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Holmes Elementary School

5800 Holmes Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Holmes Elementary School serves 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Holmes Elementary School's student population of 499 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars

School Rankings

The diversity score of Holmes Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
6%
Hispanic
18%
28%
Black
10%
17%
White
45%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Holmes Elementary School often compared to?
Holmes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walker School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Holmes Elementary School?
499 students attend Holmes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Holmes Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Holmes Elementary School?
Holmes Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Holmes Elementary School offer ?
Holmes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Holmes Elementary School part of?
Holmes Elementary School is part of Maercker SD 60 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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