Holmes Elementary School vs Julia A. Stark School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmes Elementary School
Darien · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students
Julia A. Stark School
Stamford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
553 students
| Measure | Holmes Elementary School Darien, Connecticut | Julia A. Stark School Stamford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #34 of 596 | #435 of 596 |
| National rank | #373 of 50,301 | #27763 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 407 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.7% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 42% |
| city | Darien | Stamford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holmes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.3 vs 46.2).
- •Holmes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 42%).
- •Holmes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 45%).
- •Holmes Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.7% vs 61.5%).
- •Julia A. Stark School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.0).
- •Julia A. Stark School is the larger school with 553 students compared with 407.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Holmes Elementary School better than Julia A. Stark School?
On the Success Index (US), Holmes Elementary School ranks higher (92.3 vs 46.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Holmes Elementary School and Julia A. Stark School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Darien and Stamford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holmes Elementary School: 407. Julia A. Stark School: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holmes Elementary School and Julia A. Stark School rank in Connecticut?
Holmes Elementary School is 34th of 596 and Julia A. Stark School is 435th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).