- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Covington, KY
Holmes Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Holmes Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210135001944
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holmes Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #11 of 13
- public schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 84.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Holmes Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holmes Middle School ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Covington, KY.
School address
District: Covington Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210135001944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Holmes Middle School shrank from 656 students in 2022-23 to 613 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 210135001944 · Covington, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
631 enr · 13.1:1 · 84.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Holmes High School (855 students)
Holmes Middle School shrank from 656 students in 2022-23 to 613 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Holmes Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holmes High Sc
Holmes High School
855 students
- This school
Holmes Middle School
631 students
- Sixth District
Sixth District Elementary School
454 students
- Glenn O Swing
Glenn O Swing Elementary
392 students
- John G Carlisl 333
John G Carlisle Elementary
333 students
- Ninth District 324
Ninth District Elementary
324 students
What this shows Holmes Middle School reports 631 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holmes Middle School compares
Holmes Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.5% | ▲ 43% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
631
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$16,918
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
327
in-school suspensions + 298 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 51.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 99.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
African American 29.0%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 31.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Holmes Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Covington Independent reports $16,918 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sixth District Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenn O Swing Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John G Carlisle Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ninth District Elementary | Smaller | Similar 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
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~631 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holmes Middle School
How many students attend Holmes Middle School?
Holmes Middle School has 631 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Covington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 656 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holmes Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 17% 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 Middle School?
84.5% of students at Holmes Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holmes Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Holmes Middle School is White at 31.4% of enrollment, in Covington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holmes Middle School?
Holmes Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Holmes Middle School rank among public schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Holmes Middle School ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Covington, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Covington on the city page.
What other schools are in Covington Independent?
Besides Holmes Middle School, Covington Independent also operates Holmes High School (855 students), Sixth District Elementary School (454 students), and Glenn O Swing Elementary (392 students). See the Covington Independent district page for the complete list.