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Holmes Elementary School

955 W Garfield Blvd
Chicago, IL 60621

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Tel: (773) 535-9025

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Holmes Elementary School serves 138 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.

Holmes Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 138 students
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Holmes Elementary School's student population of 138 students has declined by 31% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Total Students

138 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Holmes Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Holmes Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (IL)

Overall Testing Rank

#3437 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Holmes Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤5%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Holmes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤5%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Holmes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

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15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Holmes Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

American Indian

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Asian

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Hispanic

27%

Black

93%

17%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Holmes Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

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47%

Hawaiian

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Two or more races

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All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.13

0.68

This chart display the diversity score of Holmes Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

44%

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 Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)

30%

27%

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 Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

City Of Chicago School District 299

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL 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 Illinois for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%).

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

≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).

How many students attend Holmes Elementary School?

138 students attend Holmes Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Holmes Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What grades does Holmes Elementary School offer ?

Holmes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8

What school district is Holmes Elementary School part of?

Holmes Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago School District 299.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 138 students
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education