D−
Holmes Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
955 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60621 · (773) 535-9025 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
166
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Holmes Elem School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 28 pts below the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 20.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts2.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
955 W Garfield Blvd, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K15
Kindergarten27
Grade 121
Grade 211
Grade 314
Grade 412
Grade 518
Grade 618
Grade 712
Grade 818
Enrollment over time
138’20
133’21
117’22
128’23
166’24
Up 20.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 72%Hispanic 27%White 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.