Holmes (Oliver Wendell) Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Holmes (Oliver Wendell) Elementary School serves 270 students in grades 1-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
270 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
23%
5%
White
41%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School District Name
Twin Rivers Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Holmes (Oliver Wendell) Elementary School?
270 students attend Holmes (Oliver Wendell) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Holmes (Oliver Wendell) Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Holmes (Oliver Wendell) Elementary School?
Holmes (Oliver Wendell) Elementary School has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Holmes (Oliver Wendell) Elementary School offer ?
Holmes (Oliver Wendell) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Holmes (Oliver Wendell) Elementary School part of?
Holmes (Oliver Wendell) Elementary School is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.

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