Holmes Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 436-1143
Holmes Elementary School serves 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Holmes Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Holmes Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Holmes Elementary School's student population of 415 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 415 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Holmes Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Holmes Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #199 out of 913 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 19% |
| Black | 6% | 7% |
| White | 66% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lincoln School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Holmes Elementary School is Lincoln Southeast High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lefler Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lincoln Lefler Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 624 students
0.5 miles
1100 S 48th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1215 0.5 6-8 624 - Lincoln Bryan Community School Alternative School
0.9 miles
300 South 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1308 0.9 n/a n/a - Lincoln Infant Toddler At Bryan Community School Grades: PK | 9 students
0.9 miles
300 South 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1308 0.9 PK 9 - Lincoln Eastridge Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 320 students
1.1 miles
6245 L St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1135 1.1 PK-5 320 - Lincoln Morley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 520 students
1.1 miles
6800 Monterey Dr
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1154 1.1 PK-5 520
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