Enrollment
407
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Darien, CT
Holmes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Holmes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090105000498
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holmes Elementary School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Darien · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 0.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Holmes Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holmes Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Darien, CT.
School address
District: Darien School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090105000498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
0.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-98% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holmes Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holmes Elementary School
Holmes Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Darien, Connecticut, enrolling 407 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.1:1 is larger than about 92% of Connecticut schools and 25% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 0.7% free-meal eligibility runs 98% below the Connecticut average.
With 407 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 151 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 36/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Darien's public schools, it stands alongside Ox Ridge Elementary School (625 students): Holmes Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 15.2:1).
Darien School District also operates Darien High School (1,382 students) and Middlesex Middle School (1,043 students) alongside Holmes Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Holmes Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 25% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.7% | ▼ 98% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
0.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 92% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$25,919
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
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 78.9%
Asian 9.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Holmes Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Darien School District, which includes Holmes Elementary School.
$25,919
Per student
+9%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+56%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.0%
State 14.8%
Federal 1.3%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darien High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middlesex Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ox Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tokeneke Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hindley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holmes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,382
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Similar other schools in Darien
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ox Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
625 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Tokeneke Elementary School
Standard public school
439 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Hindley Elementary School
Standard public school
411 students 10:1 students per teacher
Royle Elementary School
Standard public school
342 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~407 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Holmes Elementary School
How many students attend Holmes Elementary School?
Holmes Elementary School has 407 students enrolled. It is a public school in Darien, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holmes Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 25% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holmes Elementary School?
0.7% of students at Holmes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holmes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Holmes Elementary School is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Darien, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holmes Elementary School?
Holmes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher 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 Elementary School rank among schools in Darien?
By Resource Investment Index, Holmes Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Darien, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Darien on the city page.
Is Holmes Elementary School a good school?
Holmes Elementary School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Connecticut 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 Darien School District?
Besides Holmes Elementary School, Darien School District also operates Darien High School (1,382 students), Middlesex Middle School (1,043 students), and Ox Ridge Elementary School (625 students). See the Darien School District district page for the complete list.
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