- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Holmes Elem School grew from 184 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (+13.6%).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 171845002133 · Harvey, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 20.8:1 · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooks Middle School (455 students)
Holmes Elem School grew from 184 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (+13.6%). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Holmes Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooks Middle
Brooks Middle School
455 students
- Bryant Elem Sc
Bryant Elem School
294 students
- Maya Angelou E
Maya Angelou Elem Sch
271 students
- This school
Holmes Elem School
270 students
- Whittier Elem
Whittier Elem School
197 students
- Riley Early Ch 124
Riley Early Childhood Center
124 students
What this shows Holmes Elem School reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holmes Elem School compares
Holmes Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$21,475
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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
District finance for Harvey Sd 152 reports $21,475 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~270 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), up 25.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.