Enrollment
631
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holmes Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holmes Middle School
Holmes Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Covington, Kentucky, enrolling 631 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 84.5% of students qualify for free meals, 43% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 631 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 128 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is led by White (31%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 332 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 625 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 631 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Covington Independent also operates Holmes High School (855 students) and Sixth District Elementary School (454 students) alongside Holmes Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Holmes Middle School compares
Holmes Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,667
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Covington Independent, which includes Holmes Middle School.
$15,667
Per student
+19%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 47.0%
Federal 23.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~631 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Holmes Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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