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Holmes Elementary School

Summary:

Holmes Elementary School is a public elementary school located in New Britain, Connecticut, serving around 460 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school's student population has become more diverse in recent years, with a decrease in white students and an increase in Hispanic students.

Despite its diverse student body, Holmes Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Connecticut elementary schools, with academic performance significantly below state and district averages. The school struggles to meet the needs of its various student subgroups, with all subgroups performing in the bottom quartile. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59% to 65%, indicating a high concentration of students from low-income families. The school's spending per student, ranging from $12,969 to $14,832, is also lower than the state average.

Interestingly, the nearby schools within the New Britain School District, such as Smalley Elementary School and DiLoreto Elementary & Middle School, also perform poorly on academic measures and have similar demographic profiles to Holmes Elementary. In contrast, schools in the neighboring Farmington School District and Newington School District, such as Noah Wallace School and Anna Reynolds School, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance and more favorable student demographics. This highlights the stark disparities in educational opportunities and outcomes between the different school districts in the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2150 Stanley St.
       New Britain, CT  06053

(860) 223-8294

District: New Britain School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
394th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,769 Help


Students who attend Holmes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy
    Pulaski Middle School
High:    New Britain High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  460

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.0%
White:
23.3%
African American:
13.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.6% Help


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Compare Details Holmes Elementary School ranks worse than 79.3% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks first among 9 ranked elementary schools in the New Britain School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.48. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Holmes Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the New Britain School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holmes Elementary School is $20,769, which is the 4th highest among 9 elementary schools in the New Britain School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Holmes Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Holmes Elementary School 394th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Holmes Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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New Britain School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New Britain School District 158th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Holmes Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Holmes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 7.32 538th 570 5.6%
2007 20.56 482nd 568 15.1%
2008 21.27 477th 565 15.6%
2009 6.40 534th 566 5.7%
2010 10.31 533rd 579 7.9%
2011 9.84 523rd 565 7.4%
2012 4.30 548th 564 2.8%
2013 16.97 483rd 557 13.3%
2015 30.19 400th 551 27.4%
2016 19.24 409th 518 21.0%
2017 18.00 406th 519 21.8%
2018 18.01 431st 532 19.0%
2019 11.49 452nd 522 13.4%
2021 12.72 458th 538 14.9%
2022 10.70 426th 490 13.1%
2023 11.06 420th 491 14.5%
2024 15.48 394th 497 20.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Holmes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.09 309th 371 16.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Holmes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.92 58th 60 3.3%
2021 24.20 229th 302 24.2%
2023 12.90 72nd 72 0.0%
2024 20.43 61st 70 12.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Holmes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.19 233rd 259 10.0%
2021 14.86 376th 455 17.4%
2022 3.55 225th 234 3.8%
2023 3.53 229th 230 0.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Holmes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 7.83 404th 445 9.2%
2022 4.97 226th 232 2.6%
2023 4.02 229th 231 0.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Holmes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.13 147th 173 15.0%
2023 21.64 94th 108 13.0%
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Rank History for White students at Holmes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 2.80 325th 327 0.6%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Holmes Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 191 70 8 61 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1989 243 49 8 69 2 n/a n/a 0 371
1990 218 48 14 101 n/a n/a n/a 0 381
1991 217 56 17 99 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1992 216 57 15 106 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1993 229 64 17 160 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1994 214 49 11 194 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1995 213 54 8 205 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1996 213 54 8 205 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1997 201 79 11 293 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1998 198 82 17 304 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1999 201 80 19 291 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2000 200 82 20 277 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2001 183 66 30 276 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2002 172 62 25 292 3 n/a n/a 0 554
2003 172 62 25 292 3 n/a n/a 0 554
2004 159 49 20 296 1 n/a n/a 0 525
2005 146 58 15 304 5 n/a n/a 0 528
2006 153 64 13 343 5 n/a n/a 0 578
2007 126 55 9 208 2 n/a n/a 0 400
2008 116 46 12 246 1 n/a n/a 0 421
2009 114 56 18 304 1 n/a n/a 0 493
2010 112 55 14 286 1 n/a n/a 0 468
2011 132 62 13 212 0 0 3 0 422
2012 132 60 18 199 0 0 2 0 411
2013 126 59 25 193 0 0 5 0 408
2014 187 47 53 185 1 2 14 0 489
2015 186 39 62 203 0 2 14 0 506
2016 187 39 45 174 0 0 16 0 461
2017 196 48 37 197 0 0 16 0 494
2018 198 49 39 213 0 0 15 0 514
2019 176 54 33 230 0 0 25 0 518
2020 156 53 22 238 0 0 32 0 501
2021 146 44 22 234 0 0 33 0 479
2022 126 55 22 209 0 0 36 0 448
2023 107 62 20 221 1 0 49 0 460

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Holmes Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 330 25.0 13.2 n/a
1989 371 28.5 13.0 n/a
1990 381 26.5 14.3 n/a
1991 389 24.5 15.8 n/a
1992 394 24.8 15.8 24.6
1993 470 29.2 16.1 3.2
1994 468 31.8 14.7 41
1995 480 25.4 18.9 41.5
1996 480 25.4 18.9 41.5
1997 584 30.4 19.2 43.3
1998 601 35.9 16.7 40.9
1999 591 36.7 16.1 57.2
2000 579 38.4 15.1 60.1
2001 555 38.9 14.3 n/a
2002 554 37.8 14.7 64.4
2003 554 37.8 14.7 64.4
2004 525 35.5 14.8 65.1
2005 528 31.4 16.8 n/a
2006 578 29.5 19.6 59
2007 400 26.8 14.9 60.3
2008 421 30.8 13.7 59.9
2009 493 38.7 14.2 61.9
2010 468 36.4 12.8 67.7
2011 422 29.8 14.1 65.4
2012 411 30.6 13.4 70.3
2013 408 31.2 13.0 70.3
2014 489 35.0 13.9 65.8
2015 506 31.0 16.3 63.2
2016 461 37.0 12.4 69.4
2017 494 35.2 14.0 58.7
2018 514 35.0 14.6 58.6
2019 518 37.4 13.8 58.3
2020 501 35.4 14.1 59.3
2021 479 36.2 13.2 62.2
2022 448 36.4 12.3 59.4
2023 460 38.4 11.9 64.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Holmes Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 330 25.0 13.2 n/a
1989 371 28.5 13.0 n/a
1990 381 26.5 14.3 n/a
1991 389 24.5 15.8 n/a
1992 394 24.8 15.8 24.6
1993 470 29.2 16.1 3.2
1994 468 31.8 14.7 41
1995 480 25.4 18.9 41.5
1996 480 25.4 18.9 41.5
1997 584 30.4 19.2 43.3
1998 601 35.9 16.7 40.9
1999 591 36.7 16.1 57.2
2000 579 38.4 15.1 60.1
2001 555 38.9 14.3 n/a
2002 554 37.8 14.7 64.4
2003 554 37.8 14.7 64.4
2004 525 35.5 14.8 65.1
2005 528 31.4 16.8 n/a
2006 578 29.5 19.6 59
2007 400 26.8 14.9 60.3
2008 421 30.8 13.7 59.9
2009 493 38.7 14.2 61.9
2010 468 36.4 12.8 67.7
2011 422 29.8 14.1 65.4
2012 411 30.6 13.4 70.3
2013 408 31.2 13.0 70.3
2014 489 35.0 13.9 65.8
2015 506 31.0 16.3 63.2
2016 461 37.0 12.4 69.4
2017 494 35.2 14.0 58.7
2018 514 35.0 14.6 58.6
2019 518 37.4 13.8 58.3
2020 501 35.4 14.1 59.3
2021 479 36.2 13.2 62.2
2022 448 36.4 12.3 59.4
2023 460 38.4 11.9 64.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Holmes Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,969
2019 $14,832
2020 $14,535
2021 $16,596
2022 $20,746
2023 $20,769

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Holmes Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 452nd of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 420th of 491 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holmes Elementary School)26.420.3
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Britain School District)16.914.4
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes Elementary School)29.426.4
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Britain School District)19.615.4
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes Elementary School)39.624.2
 15.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Britain School District)25.419.4
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.9
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students518460
 11.2%
African American5462
 14.8%
American Indian01
Asian3320
 39.4%
Hispanic230221
 3.9%
Pacific Islander00
White176107
 39.2%
Two or More Races2549
 96%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.3%64.6%
 6.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Holmes Elementary School

Students at Holmes Elementary School are 48% Hispanic, 23% White, 13% African American, 11% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Holmes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 20.7% of Connecticut elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 460 students attended Holmes Elementary School.

Students who attend Holmes Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy
Middle : Pulaski Middle School
High : New Britain High School


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