- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Holt, MI
Wilcox Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wilcox Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261848005533
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilcox Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Holt · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilcox Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilcox Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Holt, MI.
School address
District: Holt Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261848005533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Wilcox Elementary School held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 261848005533 · Holt, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 18:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Holt Senior High School (1,529 students)
Wilcox Elementary School held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Wilcox Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holt Senior Hi
Holt Senior High School
1,529 students
- Holt Junior Hi
Holt Junior High School
713 students
- Elliott Elemen 457
Elliott Elementary School
457 students
- This school 413
Wilcox Elementary School
413 students
- Dimondale Elem 381
Dimondale Elementary School
381 students
- Horizon Elemen 354
Horizon Elementary School
354 students
What this shows Wilcox Elementary School reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilcox Elementary School compares
Wilcox Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▼ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Michigan - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,034
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Two or More 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
African American 13.1%
Asian 3.1%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Wilcox Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Holt Public Schools reports $15,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilcox Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holt Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holt Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elliott Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dimondale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilcox Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilcox Elementary School
How many students attend Wilcox Elementary School?
Wilcox Elementary School has 413 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Holt, MI. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilcox Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilcox Elementary School is 18:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilcox Elementary School?
53.4% of students at Wilcox Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilcox Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wilcox Elementary School is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Holt, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilcox Elementary School?
Wilcox Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilcox Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Holt?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilcox Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Holt, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Holt on the city page.
What other schools are in Holt Public Schools?
Besides Wilcox Elementary School, Holt Public Schools also operates Holt Senior High School (1,529 students), Holt Junior High School (713 students), and Elliott Elementary School (457 students). See the Holt Public Schools district page for the complete list.