D−
Holmes Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
2463 N Buffum St, Milwaukee, WI 53212 · (414) 267-1300 · Part of Milwaukee School District
Students
260
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
98%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Holmes Elementary
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 32 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 34 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 10% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts5%
State average 38.6%
Location
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2463 N Buffum St, Milwaukee
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K42
Kindergarten26
Grade 127
Grade 228
Grade 320
Grade 423
Grade 526
Grade 627
Grade 722
Grade 819
Enrollment over time
289’20
256’21
266’22
289’23
260’24
Down 10% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 90%Hispanic 5%Two or more races 3%American Indian/Alaska Native 1%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.