Holmes Elementary School

5800 Holmes Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Holmes Elementary School serves 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Holmes Elementary School's attendance zone is located in Clarendon Hills, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 3.3 square miles that covers the entire school district. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the edge of the zone and a furthest boundary extending up to 2.3 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Holmes Elementary School's student population of 519 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
519 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Holmes Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Asian
22%
6%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
47%
45%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
53%
0.70
(22-23)
20%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Holmes Elementary School often compared to?
Holmes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walker School, South School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Holmes Elementary School?
519 students attend Holmes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Holmes Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Holmes Elementary School?
Holmes Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Holmes Elementary School offer ?
Holmes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Holmes Elementary School part of?
Holmes Elementary School is part of Maercker SD 60 School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Holmes Elementary School's attendance zone is located in Clarendon Hills, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 3.3 square miles that covers the entire school district. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the edge of the zone and a furthest boundary extending up to 2.3 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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