Holmes Elementary School serves 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Holmes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Holmes Elementary School's student population of 503 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Holmes Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
6%
Hispanic
20%
27%
Black
8%
17%
White
47%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Holmes Elementary School often compared to?
Holmes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walker School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Holmes Elementary School?
503 students attend Holmes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Holmes Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holmes Elementary School?
Holmes Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Holmes Elementary School offer ?
Holmes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Holmes Elementary School part of?
Holmes Elementary School is part of Maercker SD 60 School District.
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