Enrollment
191
Elementary
DISTRICT 259 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·YPSILANTI COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 263663007233
Holmes Elementary
1255 HOLMES RD, YPSILANTI, MI 48198 · (734) 221-2100 · Washtenaw County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL191 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
8.1:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.9:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
88%
169 students
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 2 | 42 | 22% |
| Grade 3 | 47 | 25% |
| Grade 4 | 54 | 28% |
| Grade 5 | 48 | 25% |
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Holmes Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes Elementary this school | 191 | 88.5% | N/A |
| Eisenhower School FLINT | 169 | 93.5% | N/A |
| Hale Creek Elementary School ROMULUS | 223 | 90.1% | 40.4% |
| Gladys Dillon Elementary School BURTON | 215 | 90.7% | N/A |
| Potter School FLINT | 221 | 94.6% | N/A |
| Northeastern Elementary School KALAMAZOO | 195 | 93.8% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Holmes Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Washtenaw County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 191 | #1,441 of 1,630 | #48 of 53 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 88.5% | #221 of 1,563 | #3 of 50 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -21.1% | #208 of 979 | #8 of 32 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
191
-66 (-26%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
8.1:1
was 12.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 191 | 23.5 | 8.1:1 | 88% (169) |
| 2023-24 | 246 | 24.9 | 9.9:1 | 87% (215) |
| 2022-23 | 265 | 23.5 | 11.3:1 | 86% (228) |
| 2020-21 | 257 | 20 | 12.8:1 | 94% (242) |
| 2017-18 | 242 | 16.5 | 14.7:1 | 93% (225) |
| 2015-16 | 256 | 18 | 14.2:1 | 91% (232) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Holmes Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 21% (242 to 191); teachers up 42% (16.5 to 23.5).
About Holmes Elementary
Holmes Elementary is a small elementary school in YPSILANTI, Michigan. The school enrolls 191 students in kindergarten through 6. Across elementary schools in Michigan, the average enrollment is about 369.
Ypsilanti Community Schools is responsible for 12 schools, Holmes Elementary included, with 3,260 students in all.
The largest group at Holmes Elementary is Black students, at 57%. Enrollment also includes 20% White, 15% multiracial, and 7% Hispanic. Among people living in Washtenaw County, the Black share is about 12%. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 61, compared with 70 nationally.
There are 23.5 full-time-equivalent teachers at Holmes Elementary, giving a ratio of 8.1:1. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in Michigan is 15.8:1. A total of 169 students, or 88%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That is higher than the 34% average for public schools in Washtenaw County.
In the surrounding county, Washtenaw County, median household income comes to about $89,180, about 59% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. The county has 104 public schools and about 42,861 students.
The closest school to Holmes Elementary is Global Tech Academy, located about 0.7 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
By NCES locale, the school is Suburb: Large, or in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Over 4 years, enrollment decreased by 66 students, from 257 to 191. Federal data show the ratio falling from 12.8:1 to 8.1:1.
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Washtenaw County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
369,822
Census ACS
Median income
$89,180
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
59%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
104
42,861 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Ypsilanti Community Schools
- ACTech High SchoolHigh · 459 students
- Ypsilanti Community Middle SchoolMiddle · 456 students
- Ypsilanti International Elementary SchoolElementary · 416 students
- Estabrook ElementaryElementary · 357 students
- Erickson ElementaryElementary · 271 students
- Perry Early Learning CenterElementary · 271 students
Other schools in YPSILANTI
- Lincoln Senior High SchoolHigh · 810 students
- South Arbor Charter AcademyElementary · 800 students
- Lincoln Middle SchoolMiddle · 712 students
- Fortis AcademyElementary · 681 students
- South Pointe Scholars Charter AcademyElementary · 631 students
- Brick Elementary SchoolElementary · 500 students
Other Holmes Elementary schools
15 other US public schools in 11 states are named Holmes Elementary. Holmes Elementary is the 15th largest of the 16.
- Holmes Elementary SchoolSPRING LAKE, MI · 409 students
- Holmes Elementary SchoolMESA, AZ · 536 students
- Holmes Elementary SchoolClarendon Hills, IL · 519 students
- Holmes ElementarySan Diego, CA · 495 students
- Holmes Elementary SchoolNew Britian, CT · 414 students
Nearby schools
- Global Tech Academy0.7 mi · 213
- Ypsilanti International Elementary School0.8 mi · 416
- Ypsilanti Community Middle School0.9 mi · 456
- Ford Early Learning Center1.3 mi · 233
- YPSI Connected Community School1.4 mi · 74
- ACCE1.4 mi · 175
Frequently asked questions
About Holmes ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Holmes Elementary?
Holmes Elementary enrolls approximately 191 students in grades KG-06.
What grades does Holmes Elementary serve?
Holmes Elementary serves grades KG-06.
How many teachers does Holmes Elementary have?
Holmes Elementary employs 24 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.1:1.
What is the student diversity at Holmes Elementary?
Student demographics at Holmes Elementary are roughly 20% White, 7% Hispanic, 57% Black, 15% Two or more.
What district is Holmes Elementary in?
Holmes Elementary is part of Ypsilanti Community Schools.
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