- Enrollment
- 2,521
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Britian, CT
Holmes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Holmes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090267000513
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holmes Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 414
- students enrolled
Holmes Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: New Britain School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090267000513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Holmes Elementary School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 090267000513 · New Britian, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 10.9:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: New Britain High School (2,521 students)
Holmes Elementary School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 36.4 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
- New Britain Hi
New Britain High School
2,521 students
- Pulaski Middle 839
Pulaski Middle School
839 students
- Diloreto Eleme 819
Diloreto Elementary & Middle School
819 students
- Slade Middle S 781
Slade Middle School
781 students
- Smalley Elemen 594
Smalley Elementary School
594 students
- This school 414
Holmes Elementary School
414 students
What this shows Holmes Elementary School reports 414 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▲ 49% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 35% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,023
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.2%
White 21.3%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 10.9%
Asian 5.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Holmes Elementary School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for New Britain School District reports $24,023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Britain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Diloreto Elementary & Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slade Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smalley Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holmes Elementary School
How many students attend Holmes Elementary School?
Holmes Elementary School has 414 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Britian, CT. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holmes Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 31% 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 School?
54.1% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment, in New Britian, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holmes Elementary School?
Holmes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
What other schools are in New Britain School District?
Besides Holmes Elementary School, New Britain School District also operates New Britain High School (2,521 students), Pulaski Middle School (839 students), and Diloreto Elementary & Middle School (819 students). See the New Britain School District district page for the complete list.