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#2581 of 3,441 schools in OH
Roy E Holmes Elementary School
Elementary School · Wilmington City · Wilmington, OH
A Wilmington City elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1350 W Truesdell St, Wilmington, OH 45177
- Math 64% proficient (2017)
- Reading 53% proficient (2017)
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Roy E Holmes Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2014, to 59% in 2017, across a 9-year record (2009–2017).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Roy E 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low98/100K
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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
$70,483
Median home value
$209,400
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
26.3%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45177; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Place Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Wilmington Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 251 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wilmington City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,856NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Roy E Holmes Elementary School is listed in Wilmington City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roy E Holmes Elementary School
Roy E Holmes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wilmington, OH, part of Wilmington City, serving approximately 512 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,581 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roy E Holmes Elementary School
What grades does Roy E Holmes Elementary School serve?
Roy E Holmes Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Roy E Holmes Elementary School?
Roy E Holmes Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roy E Holmes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roy E Holmes Elementary School is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roy E Holmes Elementary School rank in OH?
Roy E Holmes Elementary School ranks #2,581 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Roy E Holmes Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Roy E Holmes Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Roy E Holmes Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roy E Holmes Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Roy E Holmes Elementary School a charter school?
No, Roy E Holmes Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roy E Holmes Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Roy E Holmes Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roy E Holmes Elementary School?
68.2% of students at Roy E 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 512
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Clinton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (937) 382-2750
- Area population (ZIP 45177)
- 22,442
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 45177; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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