Holmes Elementary School (Closed 2023)

8688 Donna Ln
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 263 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Holmes Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(14-15)
65-69%
68%
(14-15)
90-94%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
9%
17%
White
77%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% OH state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% OH state average).
How many students attend Holmes Elementary School?
263 students attend Holmes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Holmes Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holmes Elementary School?
Holmes Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Holmes Elementary School offer ?
Holmes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Holmes Elementary School part of?
Holmes Elementary School is part of Deer Park Community City School District.

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