Enrollment
513
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oak Park, IL
Oliver W Holmes Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Oliver W Holmes Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172925003065
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oliver W Holmes Elem School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Oak Park · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 513
- students enrolled
Oliver W Holmes Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oliver W Holmes Elem School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Oak Park, IL.
School address
District: Oak Park Esd 97 · Illinois
NCES ID 172925003065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oliver W Holmes Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oliver W Holmes Elem School
Oliver W Holmes Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Oak Park, Illinois, enrolling 513 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 513 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Oak Park Esd 97 spends $22,057 per pupil, 29% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Oak Park's public schools, it stands alongside Longfellow Elem School (524 students): Oliver W Holmes Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.8:1 vs 11.2:1).
Oak Park Esd 97 also operates Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School (947 students) and Percy Julian Middle School (927 students) alongside Oliver W Holmes Elem 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 Oliver W Holmes Elem School compares
Oliver W Holmes Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Illinois - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,057
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 513 Top 29% in Illinois - larger than 71% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 12.8:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172925003065
Student demographics
White 46.0%
African American 18.0%
Two or More 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Oliver W Holmes Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.0%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Park Esd 97, which includes Oliver W Holmes Elem School.
$22,057
Per student
+29%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.4%
State 29.7%
Federal 2.9%
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 Oliver W Holmes Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Percy Julian Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irving Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oliver W Holmes Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar other schools in Oak Park
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Oliver W Holmes Elem School
How many students attend Oliver W Holmes Elem School?
Oliver W Holmes Elem School has 513 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oak Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oliver W Holmes Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oliver W Holmes Elem School is 12.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oliver W Holmes Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Oliver W Holmes Elem School is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Oak Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oliver W Holmes Elem School?
Oliver W Holmes Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oliver W Holmes Elem School rank among schools in Oak Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Oliver W Holmes Elem School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Oak Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oak Park on the city page.
Is Oliver W Holmes Elem School a good school?
Oliver W Holmes Elem School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois 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 Oak Park Esd 97?
Besides Oliver W Holmes Elem School, Oak Park Esd 97 also operates Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School (947 students), Percy Julian Middle School (927 students), and Abraham Lincoln Elem School (580 students). See the Oak Park Esd 97 district page for the complete list.