Enrollment
670
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holmes Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holmes Middle School
Holmes Middle School is a large middle school in Livonia, Michigan, enrolling 670 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.9% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 670 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 461 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #211.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Livonia Public Schools School District also operates Stevenson High School (1,523 students) and Franklin High School (1,272 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,667
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Livonia Public Schools School District, which includes Holmes Middle School.
$14,667
Per student
+9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 7.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~670 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Holmes Middle School a good school?
Holmes Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan 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 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.
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