- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Colorado Springs, CO
Holmes Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Holmes Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080306000241
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holmes Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Colorado schools.
- #12 of 25
- middle schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Holmes Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holmes Middle School ranks #12 of 25 middle schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080306000241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Holmes Middle School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 080306000241 · Colorado Springs, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 18.8:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Doherty High School (1,715 students)
Holmes Middle School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Holmes Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Doherty High S
Doherty High School
1,715 students
- Coronado High
Coronado High School
1,279 students
- Palmer High Sc
Palmer High School
1,265 students
- Jenkins Middle
Jenkins Middle School
791 students
- Mitchell High
Mitchell High School
757 students
- This school 600
Holmes Middle School
600 students
What this shows Holmes Middle School reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holmes Middle School compares
Holmes Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 12% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Colorado - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 4.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Holmes Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E reports $15,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holmes Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doherty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palmer High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jenkins Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mitchell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holmes Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~600 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holmes Middle School
How many students attend Holmes Middle School?
Holmes Middle School has 600 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holmes Middle School is 18.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holmes Middle School?
33.9% of students at Holmes Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holmes Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Holmes Middle School is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holmes Middle School?
Holmes Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Holmes Middle School rank among middle schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Holmes Middle School ranks #12 of 25 middle schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E?
Besides Holmes Middle School, Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students), Coronado High School (1,279 students), and Palmer High School (1,265 students). See the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E district page for the complete list.