Serving 176 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Holmes Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Holmes Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Holmes Avenue Elementary School's student population of 176 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Holmes Avenue Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
23%
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Holmes Avenue Elementary School?
176 students attend Holmes Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Holmes Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holmes Avenue Elementary School?
Holmes Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Holmes Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Holmes Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Holmes Avenue Elementary School part of?
Holmes Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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