- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Holmes Elem School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 172400002623 · Clarendon Hills, IL Other · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Maercker Elem School (456 students)
Holmes Elem School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.0 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
- This school
Holmes Elem School
519 students
- Maercker Elem
Maercker Elem School
456 students
- Westview Hills
Westview Hills Middle School
455 students
What this shows Holmes Elem School reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holmes Elem School compares
Holmes Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Maercker Sd 60 reports $20,737 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide other 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 (~519 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, 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 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.
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.