- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ypsilanti, MI
Holmes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Holmes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263663007233
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holmes Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in Ypsilanti · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 84.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Holmes Elementary has class sizes smaller than 94% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holmes Elementary ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Ypsilanti, MI.
School address
District: Ypsilanti Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263663007233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Holmes Elementary shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 263663007233 · Ypsilanti, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
191 enr · 8.3:1 · 84.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Actech High School (459 students)
Holmes Elementary shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Holmes Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Actech High Sc
Actech High School
459 students
- Ypsilanti Comm
Ypsilanti Community Middle School
456 students
- Ypsilanti Inte
Ypsilanti International Elementary School
416 students
- Estabrook Elem
Estabrook Elementary
357 students
- Erickson Eleme
Erickson Elementary
271 students
- This school
Holmes Elementary
191 students
What this shows Holmes Elementary reports 191 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holmes Elementary compares
Holmes Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.3:1 | ▼ 53% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 55% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 6% in Michigan - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$18,696
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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
30
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.1%
White 19.9%
Two or More 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Holmes Elementary is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ypsilanti Community Schools reports $18,696 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holmes Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actech High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ypsilanti Community Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ypsilanti International Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estabrook Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erickson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holmes Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Ypsilanti
2 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 (~191 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holmes Elementary
How many students attend Holmes Elementary?
Holmes Elementary has 191 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ypsilanti, MI. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Holmes Elementary is 8.3:1, which is 53% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 47% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holmes Elementary?
84.2% of students at Holmes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holmes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Holmes Elementary is African American at 57.1% of enrollment, in Ypsilanti, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holmes Elementary?
Holmes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Holmes Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ypsilanti?
By Resource Investment Index, Holmes Elementary ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Ypsilanti, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ypsilanti on the city page.
What other schools are in Ypsilanti Community Schools?
Besides Holmes Elementary, Ypsilanti Community Schools also operates Actech High School (459 students), Ypsilanti Community Middle School (456 students), and Ypsilanti International Elementary School (416 students). See the Ypsilanti Community Schools district page for the complete list.