How is Holmes Elementary School rated?

Holmes Elementary School holds a D rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Milwaukee School District is rated C- overall.

How do students at Holmes Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Holmes Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 38% in Social Studies, 14% in Reading, 12% in English Language Arts, 12% in Math, 12% in Writing and 5% in Science.

What grades does Holmes Elementary School serve?

Holmes Elementary School serves grades PK–8 as a primary school.

How many students attend Holmes Elementary School?

260 students attend Holmes Elementary School, down from 284 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

Which homes are assigned to Holmes Elementary School?

TopHap matches 1,715 residential properties to Holmes Elementary School in and around Milwaukee. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Holmes Elementary School in?

Holmes Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District, which reports 154 schools, 65,599 students and $18,803 of spending per student.

Holmes Elementary School

Holmes Elementary School is a public primary school in Milwaukee, WI, serving grades PK–8, rated D, with 260 students and a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 38% in Social Studies, 14% in Reading and 12% in English Language Arts.

DTopHap school rating

Rating: D
Grades: PK–8
Enrollment: 260
Students per teacher: 13.5:1
Level: Primary
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Social Studies38%

Reading14%

English Language Arts12%

Math12%

Writing12%

Science5%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment: No

Student body

Black90%

Hispanic5%

Two or more races3%

Native American1%

White1%

Male / female: 55% / 45%
Free or reduced lunch: 98%
Enrollment change vs prior year: -8.5%
Prior-year enrollment: 284

Homes assigned to this school

1,715 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Holmes Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address: 2463 N Buffum St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Phone: (414) 267-1300
Website: milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Setting: City - Large
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 550960001188

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School district

Milwaukee School District

District rating: C-
Schools: 154
Students: 65,599
Spending per student: $18,803
Teachers (FTE): 3,986
Grades: PK–12

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