- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wilmington, OH
Roy E Holmes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Roy E Holmes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390451102017
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roy E Holmes Elementary School earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Roy E Holmes Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roy E Holmes Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Wilmington, OH.
School address
District: Wilmington City · Ohio
NCES ID 390451102017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Roy E Holmes Elementary School held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 390451102017 · Wilmington, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 24.7:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 8
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilmington High School (596 students)
Roy E Holmes Elementary School held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Roy E Holmes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilmington Hig
Wilmington High School
596 students
- This school
Roy E Holmes Elementary School
568 students
- Denver Place E
Denver Place Elementary School
483 students
- Rodger O. Borr
Rodger O. Borror Middle School
451 students
- East End Eleme 77
East End Elementary School
77 students
What this shows Roy E Holmes Elementary School reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roy E Holmes Elementary School compares
Roy E Holmes Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 36% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▲ 63% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
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
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in Ohio - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$13,856
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 568 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Two or More 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Roy E Holmes Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Wilmington City reports $13,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roy E Holmes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denver Place Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rodger O. Borror Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East End Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roy E Holmes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Wilmington
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roy E Holmes Elementary School
How many students attend Roy E Holmes Elementary School?
Roy E Holmes Elementary School has 568 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wilmington, OH. CCD year-over-year: 508 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roy E Holmes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roy E Holmes Elementary School is 24.7:1, which is 36% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roy E Holmes Elementary School?
51.6% of students at Roy E Holmes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roy E Holmes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Roy E Holmes Elementary School is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Wilmington, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roy E Holmes Elementary School?
Roy E Holmes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (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 Roy E Holmes Elementary School rank among public schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Roy E Holmes Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Wilmington, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wilmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilmington City?
Besides Roy E Holmes Elementary School, Wilmington City also operates Wilmington High School (596 students), Denver Place Elementary School (483 students), and Rodger O. Borror Middle School (451 students). See the Wilmington City district page for the complete list.