Holmes Elementary School

Summary:

Holmes Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Spring Lake, Michigan, serving 419 students in grades PK-4. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with strong academic performance and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Holmes Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic achievement, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages on M-STEP assessments in English Language Arts and Math. The school spends significantly more per student than the state average, which may contribute to its success. However, Holmes Elementary has a predominantly white student population and relatively low rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting potential equity concerns compared to nearby schools with more diverse student populations and higher rates of economic disadvantage, such as Rosy Mound School and Edgewood Elementary School.

While Holmes Elementary maintains a consistently high level of performance, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 10 years, the school's demographics and resource allocation may raise questions about equity and access for underrepresented student groups in the Spring Lake Public Schools district. Addressing these issues could help ensure that all students in the community have the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 426 River St
       Spring Lake, MI  49456-2406


(616) 846-5504

District: Spring Lake Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
33rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,980 Help


Students who attend Holmes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Spring Lake Intermediate School
    Spring Lake Middle School
High:    Spring Lake High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  419

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.0%
Hispanic:
4.5%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Holmes Elementary School ranks better than 97.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.26. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89%), Hispanic (4.5%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holmes Elementary School is 13.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holmes Elementary School is $16,980.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Holmes Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Holmes Elementary School 33rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Holmes Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Spring Lake Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Lake Public Schools 7th of 610 Michigan 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 MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 84.23 83rd 1545 94.6%
2007 82.53 135th 1565 91.4%
2008 84.22 89th 1577 94.4%
2009 89.48 8th 1589 99.5%
2010 83.36 42nd 1552 97.3%
2011 85.88 29th 1552 98.1%
2012 96.38 10th 1566 99.4%
2013 86.80 131st 1563 91.6%
2014 85.64 148th 1533 90.3%
2015 96.53 22nd 1580 98.6%
2016 95.01 37th 1548 97.6%
2017 98.27 7th 1466 99.5%
2018 95.18 36th 1448 97.5%
2019 97.01 16th 1408 98.9%
2021 98.92 5th 1153 99.6%
2022 98.82 3rd 1344 99.8%
2023 96.54 31st 1470 97.9%
2024 96.26 33rd 1486 97.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Holmes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.95 59th 195 69.7%
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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 MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.08 65th 1397 95.3%
2021 99.84 1st 749 99.9%
2022 98.47 5th 1099 99.5%
2023 95.31 20th 1350 98.5%
2024 97.29 12th 1381 99.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Holmes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.00 28th 1443 98.1%
2019 97.07 9th 1171 99.2%
2021 98.69 4th 902 99.6%
2022 98.66 2nd 1106 99.8%
2023 94.50 32nd 1321 97.6%
2024 93.60 45th 1342 96.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Holmes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.67 43rd 1446 97.0%
2019 96.64 11th 1196 99.1%
2021 98.87 4th 915 99.6%
2022 98.46 3rd 1139 99.7%
2023 97.10 15th 1334 98.9%
2024 96.91 11th 1347 99.2%
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Rank History for White students at Holmes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.23 38th 1253 97.0%
2019 96.46 11th 1128 99.0%
2021 98.90 4th 1005 99.6%
2022 98.66 3rd 1102 99.7%
2023 94.54 32nd 1198 97.3%
2024 94.94 29th 1204 97.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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.

Holmes Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan 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 446 0 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1989 465 0 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1990 462 0 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1991 464 0 12 4 1 n/a n/a 0 481
1992 487 0 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1993 510 2 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1994 554 3 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1995 561 5 7 5 1 n/a n/a 0 579
1996 561 5 7 5 1 n/a n/a 0 579
1997 483 1 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 494
1998 480 1 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 487
1999 483 6 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 496
2000 488 3 5 2 1 n/a n/a 7 506
2001 366 4 4 4 2 n/a n/a 0 380
2002 359 6 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2003 359 6 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2004 367 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 13 382
2005 373 5 4 0 0 n/a n/a 6 388
2006 387 4 4 3 3 n/a n/a 3 404
2007 414 6 5 2 4 n/a n/a 3 434
2008 451 3 5 4 2 n/a n/a 1 466
2009 457 4 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 471
2010 465 6 5 5 2 n/a n/a 0 483
2011 454 1 3 9 0 0 10 0 477
2012 439 3 3 13 0 0 17 0 475
2013 432 5 6 14 0 3 10 0 470
2014 405 5 8 20 0 2 14 0 454
2015 393 2 6 16 1 2 13 0 433
2016 408 4 8 17 1 2 15 0 455
2017 399 5 6 15 1 0 17 0 443
2018 384 3 6 18 1 0 16 0 428
2019 384 3 4 15 1 0 20 0 427
2020 401 3 5 12 0 0 19 0 440
2021 382 0 5 15 0 0 20 0 422
2022 375 0 4 18 0 0 17 0 414
2023 373 5 4 19 0 0 18 0 419

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 460 n/a n/a n/a
1989 476 n/a n/a 5.5
1990 473 27.0 17.5 7
1991 481 n/a n/a n/a
1992 503 n/a n/a 13.5
1993 527 n/a 0.0 12.3
1994 570 25.1 22.7 9.3
1995 579 26.5 21.8 15
1996 579 26.5 21.8 15
1997 494 24.0 20.6 10.5
1998 487 24.0 20.3 13.8
1999 496 24.0 20.7 12.7
2000 506 27.1 18.4 23.4
2001 380 21.1 18.0 18.9
2002 376 23.3 16.1 15.2
2003 376 23.3 16.1 15.2
2004 382 22.3 17.1 18.2
2005 388 20.7 18.7 13.9
2006 404 22.2 18.2 15
2007 434 23.4 18.5 15.8
2008 466 25.7 18.1 11.6
2009 471 26.7 17.6 11.9
2010 483 26.9 17.9 17.2
2011 477 26.9 17.7 15.9
2012 475 25.0 19.0 21.9
2013 470 28.0 16.7 18.9
2014 454 26.0 17.4 17.8
2015 433 24.0 18.0 13.6
2016 455 24.0 18.9 14.7
2017 443 24.2 18.2 12.4
2018 428 24.3 17.6 14.5
2019 427 26.2 16.2 19.4
2020 440 27.6 15.9 19.5
2021 422 29.5 14.3 21.3
2022 414 30.0 13.8 17.6
2023 419 30.3 13.8 22.9

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 460 n/a n/a n/a
1989 476 n/a n/a 5.5
1990 473 27.0 17.5 7
1991 481 n/a n/a n/a
1992 503 n/a n/a 13.5
1993 527 n/a 0.0 12.3
1994 570 25.1 22.7 9.3
1995 579 26.5 21.8 15
1996 579 26.5 21.8 15
1997 494 24.0 20.6 10.5
1998 487 24.0 20.3 13.8
1999 496 24.0 20.7 12.7
2000 506 27.1 18.4 23.4
2001 380 21.1 18.0 18.9
2002 376 23.3 16.1 15.2
2003 376 23.3 16.1 15.2
2004 382 22.3 17.1 18.2
2005 388 20.7 18.7 13.9
2006 404 22.2 18.2 15
2007 434 23.4 18.5 15.8
2008 466 25.7 18.1 11.6
2009 471 26.7 17.6 11.9
2010 483 26.9 17.9 17.2
2011 477 26.9 17.7 15.9
2012 475 25.0 19.0 21.9
2013 470 28.0 16.7 18.9
2014 454 26.0 17.4 17.8
2015 433 24.0 18.0 13.6
2016 455 24.0 18.9 14.7
2017 443 24.2 18.2 12.4
2018 428 24.3 17.6 14.5
2019 427 26.2 16.2 19.4
2020 440 27.6 15.9 19.5
2021 422 29.5 14.3 21.3
2022 414 30.0 13.8 17.6
2023 419 30.3 13.8 22.9

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Holmes Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $428 (3.3%) $12,452 (96.7%) $12,880
2020 $393 (3.1%) $12,253 (96.9%) $12,646
2021 $756 (5.6%) $12,781 (94.4%) $13,537
2022 $1,286 (8.5%) $13,905 (91.5%) $15,191
2023 $2,040 (12.0%) $14,940 (88.0%) $16,980

Data source: Michigan 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 16th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 31st of 1470 Elementary schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holmes Elementary School)8872.4
 15.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spring Lake Public Schools)8674.7
 11.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Holmes Elementary School)8880.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Spring Lake Public Schools)87.285.4
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes Elementary School)73.179.3
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Spring Lake Public Schools)75.578.2
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Holmes Elementary School)87.182.8
 4.3%
   4th Grade Math (Spring Lake Public Schools)84.381.6
 2.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students427419
 1.9%
African American35
 66.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian44
Hispanic1519
 26.7%
Pacific Islander00
White384373
 2.9%
Two or More Races2018
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.4%22.9%
 3.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Holmes Elementary School

Yes! Holmes Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 33rd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools.

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

Middle : Spring Lake Intermediate School
Middle : Spring Lake Middle School
High : Spring Lake High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 419 students attended Holmes Elementary School.

Students at Holmes Elementary School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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