Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Holmes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Holmes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Holmes Elementary School's student population of 327 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Holmes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holmes Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1808 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
17%
25%
Black
3%
5%
White
61%
50%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holmes Elementary School's ranking?
Holmes Elementary School is ranked #1808 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Holmes Elementary School often compared to?
Holmes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Holmes Elementary School?
327 students attend Holmes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Holmes Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holmes Elementary School?
Holmes Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Holmes Elementary School offer ?
Holmes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Holmes Elementary School part of?
Holmes Elementary School is part of Spokane School District.
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