Enrollment
519
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarendon Hills, IL
Holmes Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Holmes Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172400002623
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holmes Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Clarendon Hills · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 519
- students enrolled
Holmes Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holmes Elem School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Clarendon Hills, IL.
School address
District: Maercker Sd 60 · Illinois
NCES ID 172400002623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-2% 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 combined-grade school in Clarendon Hills, Illinois, enrolling 519 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 519 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Asian (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Maercker Sd 60 also operates Maercker Elem School (456 students) and Westview Hills Middle School (455 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Illinois - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,724
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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
White 46.6%
Asian 21.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Largest group: White at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Holmes Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maercker Sd 60, which includes Holmes Elem School.
$19,724
Per student
+16%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.6%
State 24.2%
Federal 5.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maercker Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westview Hills Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other 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 (~519 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Holmes Elem School
How many students attend Holmes Elem School?
Holmes Elem School has 519 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clarendon Hills, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmes Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holmes Elem School is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holmes Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Holmes Elem School is White at 46.6% of enrollment, in Clarendon Hills, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holmes Elem School?
Holmes Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 public schools in Clarendon Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Holmes Elem School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Clarendon Hills, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clarendon Hills on the city page.
Is Holmes Elem School a good school?
Holmes Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Maercker Sd 60?
Besides Holmes Elem School, Maercker Sd 60 also operates Maercker Elem School (456 students) and Westview Hills Middle School (455 students). See the Maercker Sd 60 district page for the complete list.
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