- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Livonia, MI
Holmes Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Holmes Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262184005886
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holmes Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Livonia · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Holmes Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holmes Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Livonia, MI.
School address
District: Livonia Public Schools School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262184005886 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Holmes Middle School grew from 656 students in 2022-23 to 691 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 262184005886 · Livonia, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 19.7:1 · 22.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Stevenson High School (1,523 students)
Holmes Middle School grew from 656 students in 2022-23 to 691 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Holmes Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stevenson High
Stevenson High School
1,523 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,272 students
- Churchill High
Churchill High School
1,227 students
- This school
Holmes Middle School
670 students
- Frost Middle S
Frost Middle School
641 students
- Cooper Upper E
Cooper Upper Elementary School
638 students
What this shows Holmes Middle School reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holmes Middle School compares
Holmes Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 58% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Michigan - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$16,627
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Holmes Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Livonia Public Schools School District reports $16,627 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Churchill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frost Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cooper Upper Elementary School | Similar size | 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
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,227
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~670 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Holmes Middle School
How many students attend Holmes Middle School?
Holmes Middle School has 670 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Livonia, MI. CCD year-over-year: 656 (2022-23) → 691 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holmes Middle School is 19.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holmes Middle School?
22.9% of students at Holmes Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holmes Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Holmes Middle School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Livonia, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holmes Middle School?
Holmes Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 middle schools in Livonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Holmes Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Livonia, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Livonia on the city page.
What other schools are in Livonia Public Schools School District?
Besides Holmes Middle School, Livonia Public Schools School District also operates Stevenson High School (1,523 students), Franklin High School (1,272 students), and Churchill High School (1,227 students). See the Livonia Public Schools School District district page for the complete list.