Excellent
#11 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 1% in state
Holmes Elementary School
Elementary School · Spring Lake Public Schools · Spring Lake, MI
A Spring Lake Public Schools elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
426 RIVER ST, Spring Lake, MI 49456
- Math 87% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 87% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Holmes Elementary School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 87% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Holmes Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated752/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,807
Median home value
$294,500
Median rent
$1,184/mo
College educated
46.7%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49456; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| West Mi Academy of Arts and AcademicsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Ferry SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–4 | 1.7 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| Grand Haven Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 288 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Spring Lake Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,554NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Holmes Elementary School is listed in Spring Lake Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holmes Elementary School
Holmes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Spring Lake, MI, part of Spring Lake Public Schools, serving approximately 420 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holmes Elementary School
What grades does Holmes Elementary School serve?
Holmes Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Holmes Elementary School?
Holmes Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holmes Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holmes Elementary School rank in MI?
Holmes Elementary School ranks #11 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Holmes Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holmes Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Holmes Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holmes Elementary School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Holmes Elementary School a charter school?
No, Holmes Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holmes Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Holmes Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holmes Elementary School?
20.2% of students at Holmes Elementary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 420
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Ottawa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (616) 846-5504
- Area population (ZIP 49456)
- 19,972
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
Official sources & links
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 49456; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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