Total enrollment
1,006
-136 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Holdrege
Nebraska · Public K-12
Looking for a public school in Holdrege? The city has 4 K-12 options totaling roughly 1,006 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Holdrege
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
83%
was 88%
% Hispanic
14%
was 9%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOLDREGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | PK-04 | 340 |
| HOLDREGE HIGH SCHOOL | High | 09-12 | 337 |
| HOLDREGE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 05-08 | 290 |
| HOLDREGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EARLY CHILDHOOD ED CTR | Elementary | PK-PK | 39 |
About Holdrege
Holdrege is a sparse Nebraska city in terms of public-school footprint, with 4 schools and 1,006 students total.
In terms of grade levels, the city spans 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Holdrege is around 252 students, 22% noticeably below the Nebraska average of about 324.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 12%: 1,142 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,006 in SY 2024-25. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment rose from 9% to 14%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Holdrege discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.