Holmes Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60621 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#2203 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#48806 of 50,301 nationally
About Holmes Elem School
Holmes Elem School is a public elementary located in Chicago, in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 166 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 12.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2203rd of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (75th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 166.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Holmes Elem School ranks 553rd of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)2.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)7.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Holmes Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 7.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 2.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Holmes Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
272 students · 671 m away
KIPP Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
921 students · 703 m away
Sherman Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
225 students · 738 m away
Libby Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
275 students · 924 m away
Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
487 students · 1.0 km away
Langford A Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
181 students · 1.2 km away
Richards Career Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
348 students · 1.5 km away
Sherwood Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
204 students · 1.5 km away
Fulton Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
321 students · 1.6 km away
Tilden Career Communty Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
288 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Bartelso Elem School
Bartelso · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
166 students
Colemon J Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
166 students
Centennial School
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
165 students
New Boston Elem School
New Boston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
165 students
Bannockburn School
Bannockburn · Public elementary · Grades K–8
165 students
Brownell Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
165 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Holmes Elem School a good school?
Holmes Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 12.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2203 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Holmes Elem School rank in Illinois?
Holmes Elem School ranks #2203 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #48806 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Holmes Elem School?
Holmes Elem School had 166 students in 2025.
Is Holmes Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Holmes Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Holmes Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Holmes Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.