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Holmes Elementary School

5020 Barlin Ave.
Lakewood, CA 90712
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Tel: (562) 633-4427
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Holmes Elementary School serves 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Holmes Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Holmes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

School Overview

Holmes Elementary School's student population of 379 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
379 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Holmes Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Holmes Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1653 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
12%
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Hispanic
38%
56%
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Black
33%
5%
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White
5%
22%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
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Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.73
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Holmes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Holmes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Long Beach Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Holmes Elementary School's ranking?

Holmes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Holmes Elementary School?

379 students attend Holmes Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

38% of Holmes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Holmes Elementary School?

Holmes Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Holmes Elementary School offer ?

Holmes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Holmes Elementary School part of?

Holmes Elementary School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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