- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tonawanda, NY
Holmes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Holmes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361623004393
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holmes Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Tonawanda · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Holmes Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holmes Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Tonawanda, NY.
School address
District: Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 361623004393 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Holmes Elementary School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 361623004393 · Tonawanda, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 7.8:1 · 76.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Kenmore West Senior High School (1,235 students)
Holmes Elementary School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Holmes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kenmore West S
Kenmore West Senior High School
1,235 students
- Kenmore East S
Kenmore East Senior High School
1,052 students
- Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover Middle School
772 students
- Ben Franklin M
Ben Franklin Middle School
654 students
- Thomas a Ediso
Thomas a Edison Elementary School
609 students
- This school 274
Holmes Elementary School
274 students
What this shows Holmes Elementary School reports 274 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 New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.8:1 | ▼ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 37% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in New York - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.4%
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
$27,061
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.6%
African American 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 9.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.0, Holmes Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District reports $27,061 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenmore West Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenmore East Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ben Franklin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~274 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Holmes Elementary School
How many students attend Holmes Elementary School?
Holmes Elementary School has 274 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tonawanda, NY. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holmes Elementary School is 7.8:1, which is 34% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 50% 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?
76.9% of students at Holmes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holmes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Holmes Elementary School is White at 41.6% of enrollment, in Tonawanda, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holmes Elementary School?
Holmes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Tonawanda?
By Resource Investment Index, Holmes Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Tonawanda, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tonawanda on the city page.
What other schools are in Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District?
Besides Holmes Elementary School, Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District also operates Kenmore West Senior High School (1,235 students), Kenmore East Senior High School (1,052 students), and Herbert Hoover Middle School (772 students). See the Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District district page for the complete list.