Holmes Elementary School

426 River St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
10/
10
Top 1%
Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Holmes Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 1% in MI
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Holmes Elementary School's student population of 420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

School Rankings

Holmes Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holmes Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#11 out of 3069 schools
(Top 1%)
85-89%
34%
85-89%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.21
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Holmes Elementary School's ranking?
Holmes Elementary School is ranked #11 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Holmes Elementary School often compared to?
Holmes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jeffers Elementary School, Lake Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Holmes Elementary School?
420 students attend Holmes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Holmes Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Holmes Elementary School offer ?
Holmes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Holmes Elementary School part of?
Holmes Elementary School is part of Spring Lake School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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