Very Good
#814 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 21% in state
Based on limited data
Holmes Elem School
Elementary School · Maercker Sd 60 · Clarendon Hills, IL
A Maercker Sd 60 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
5800 Holmes Ave, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Holmes Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average434/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clarendon Hills), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,672
Median home value
$568,300
Median rent
$1,195/mo
College educated
74%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60514; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Walker SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Madison Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Prospect Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.8 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 313 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Maercker Sd 60
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,737NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Holmes Elem School is listed in Maercker SD 60; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holmes Elem School
Holmes Elem School is a public elementary school in Clarendon Hills, IL, part of Maercker Sd 60, serving approximately 499 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #814 of 3,813 schools in IL. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holmes Elem School
What grades does Holmes Elem School serve?
Holmes Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Holmes Elem School?
Holmes Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmes Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holmes Elem School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holmes Elem School rank in IL?
Holmes Elem School ranks #814 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Holmes Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holmes Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Holmes Elem School a charter school?
No, Holmes Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holmes Elem School a Title I school?
No, Holmes Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holmes Elem School?
47.9% of students at Holmes Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 499
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (630) 515-4810
- Area population (ZIP 60514)
- 9,760
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60514; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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