Enrollment
270
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harvey, IL
Holmes Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Holmes Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171845002133
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holmes Elem School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Harvey · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 270
- students enrolled
Holmes Elem School has class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holmes Elem School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Harvey, IL.
School address
District: Harvey Sd 152 · Illinois
NCES ID 171845002133 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holmes Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holmes Elem School
Holmes Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Harvey, Illinois, enrolling 270 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.8:1 is larger than about 97% of Illinois schools and 49% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 270 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Harvey's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bryant Elem School (294 students): Holmes Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.8:1 vs 15.5:1).
Harvey Sd 152 also operates Brooks Middle School (455 students) and Bryant Elem School (294 students) alongside Holmes Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Holmes Elem School compares
Holmes Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 49% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 97% in Illinois - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,607
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.0%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Holmes Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harvey Sd 152, which includes Holmes Elem School.
$18,607
Per student
+9%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.8%
State 62.8%
Federal 18.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Holmes Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryant Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maya Angelou Elem Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whittier Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riley Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holmes Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Harvey
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~270 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Holmes Elem School
How many students attend Holmes Elem School?
Holmes Elem School has 270 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harvey, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmes Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holmes Elem School is 20.8:1, which is 49% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holmes Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Holmes Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 83.0% of enrollment, in Harvey, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holmes Elem School?
Holmes Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Holmes Elem School rank among elementary schools in Harvey?
By Resource Investment Index, Holmes Elem School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Harvey, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Harvey on the city page.
Is Holmes Elem School a good school?
Holmes Elem School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Harvey Sd 152?
Besides Holmes Elem School, Harvey Sd 152 also operates Brooks Middle School (455 students), Bryant Elem School (294 students), and Maya Angelou Elem Sch (271 students). See the Harvey Sd 152 district page for the complete list.
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