- Enrollment
- 1,382
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Holmes Elementary School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 090105000498 · Darien, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 15.1:1 · 0.7% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Darien High School (1,382 students)
Holmes Elementary School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Holmes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Darien High Sc
Darien High School
1,382 students
- Middlesex Midd
Middlesex Middle School
1,043 students
- Ox Ridge Eleme
Ox Ridge Elementary School
625 students
- Tokeneke Eleme 439
Tokeneke Elementary School
439 students
- Hindley Elemen 411
Hindley Elementary School
411 students
- This school 407
Holmes Elementary School
407 students
What this shows Holmes Elementary School reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holmes Elementary School compares
Holmes Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$26,998
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
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
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
District finance for Darien School District reports $26,998 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,043
- 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
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 (~407 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.