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#4563 of 4,742 schools in NY
Holmes Elementary School
Elementary School · Kenmore-tonawanda Union Free School District · Tonawanda, NY
A Kenmore-tonawanda Union Free School District elementary school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
365 DUPONT AVE, Tonawanda, NY 14150
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Holmes Elementary School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (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 NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,309/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tonawanda), 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
$70,294
Median home value
$181,900
Median rent
$1,094/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14150; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter School for Applied TechnologiesCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 2,312 | Compare → |
| Stanley G Falk School - Roosevelt SitePrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–7 | 1.0 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| PS 65 Roosevelt EccEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| St Andrews Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 161 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Kenmore-tonawanda Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $28,097NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Holmes Elementary School is listed in KENMORE-TONAWANDA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holmes Elementary School
Holmes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tonawanda, NY, part of Kenmore-tonawanda Union Free School District, serving approximately 281 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,563 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% 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 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holmes Elementary School is 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 Elementary School rank in NY?
Holmes Elementary School ranks #4,563 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Holmes Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holmes Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% 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?
81.9% 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
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (716) 874-8423
- Area population (ZIP 14150)
- 41,585
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 14150; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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