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Holmes Elementary School

4902 Mt. Ararat Dr.
San Diego, CA 92111
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Holmes Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 1% in CA
  • : 89% (Top 1%)
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Holmes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Holmes Elementary School's student population of 514 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
514 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Holmes Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holmes Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#90 out of 9602 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Holmes Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
89%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Holmes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
86%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Holmes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Holmes Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Holmes Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Holmes Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Holmes Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Holmes Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
66%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Holmes Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Holmes Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
13%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Holmes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Holmes Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Holmes Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Holmes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Holmes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holmes Elementary School's ranking?
Holmes Elementary School is ranked #90 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Holmes Elementary School?
514 students attend Holmes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Holmes Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holmes Elementary School?
Holmes Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Holmes Elementary School offer ?
Holmes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Holmes Elementary School part of?
Holmes Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Holmes Elementary School located?
Holmes Elementary School is located in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 26 other public schools located in Clairemont.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
NO SCHOOL - Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
Teachers Last Day
May 30, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 89% (Top 1%)
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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