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Holmes Elementary School vs. South School

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School Overview

School

Holmes Elementary School

5800 Holmes Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514

133 S Grant St
Westmont, IL 60559

Top Rankings

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

Category

Attribute

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

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

Category

Attribute

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Community Size

Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)

Overview

Holmes Elementary School serves 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.

The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

South School serves 54 students in grades Prekindergarten.

The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Grades Offered

PK-2

PK

Total Students

499 students

54 students

This chart illustrates the total number of students at Holmes Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

This chart illustrates the total number of students at South School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

% Male | % Female

51% | 49%

65% | 35%

This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Holmes Elementary School.

This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South School.

Total Classroom Teachers

39 teachers

3 teachers

This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Holmes Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

18:1

This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Holmes Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Maercker School District 60 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Community Unit School District 201 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Holmes Elementary School by grade.

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Pre-K Students

73

54

Kindergarten Students

134

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Grade 1 Students

151

-

Grade 2 Students

139

-

Grade 3 Students

2

-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian

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% Asian

23%

7%

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Holmes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Maercker School District 60 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Community Unit School District 201 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.

% Hispanic

18%

39%

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Holmes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Maercker School District 60 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Community Unit School District 201 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.

% Black

10%

11%

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Holmes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Maercker School District 60 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Community Unit School District 201 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.

% White

45%

43%

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Holmes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Maercker School District 60 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Community Unit School District 201 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.

% Hawaiian

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% Two or more races

4%

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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Holmes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Maercker School District 60 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Community Unit School District 201 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.

0.71

0.65

This chart showcases the diversity score of Holmes Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Maercker School District 60 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

This chart showcases the diversity score of South School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Community Unit School District 201 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for

27%

41%

This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Holmes Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Maercker School District 60 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Community Unit School District 201 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Eligible for

5%

5%

This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Holmes Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Maercker School District 60 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

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