Serving 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Holmes Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 430 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 81% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Holmes Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holmes Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Holmes Elementary School is ranked #29 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Holmes Elementary School often compared to?
Holmes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hindley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Holmes Elementary School?
430 students attend Holmes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Holmes Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holmes Elementary School?
Holmes Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Holmes Elementary School offer ?
Holmes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Holmes Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 430 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 81% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
