Very Good
#575 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 26% in state
Holmes Elementary
Elementary School · Spokane School District · Spokane, WA
A Spokane School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2600 W Sharp Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
- Math 27% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Holmes Elementary score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91%
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 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,571/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spokane), 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
$35,286
Median home value
$259,800
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
33.6%
Homeownership
30.3%
Poverty rate
32.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99201; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Community CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.4 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Bryant CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Audubon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| Spokane Public MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 384 | 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.
Spokane School District
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #17 of 57
- District spending per student
- $18,334NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Holmes Elementary is listed in Spokane School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Holmes Elementary
Holmes Elementary is a public elementary school in Spokane, WA, part of Spokane School District, serving approximately 377 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #575 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holmes Elementary
What grades does Holmes Elementary serve?
Holmes Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Holmes Elementary?
Holmes Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Holmes Elementary is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Holmes Elementary rank in WA?
Holmes Elementary ranks #575 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Holmes Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Holmes Elementary 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.
What are the test scores at Holmes Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Holmes Elementary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Holmes Elementary a charter school?
No, Holmes Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Holmes Elementary a Title I school?
No, Holmes Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Holmes Elementary?
91.0% of students at Holmes Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 377
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Spokane County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.4%
- Phone
- (509) 354-2990
- Area population (ZIP 99201)
- 14,432
- Area average commute
- 19.4 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.
- 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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 99201; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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