At a glance
Reported students
274
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
17th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
589.5
Holmes Elementary School: 274 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
8.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 270
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.5:1
What the reported data says about Holmes Elementary School
Holmes Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Tonawanda. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District. NCES reports 274 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.2:1, below the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (41.6%) and Black (19.3%). English learners represent 5.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 27.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Holmes Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 8.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 27.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.6%
- Hispanic16.8%
- Black19.3%
- Asian9.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
- Multiracial11.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
460 reported students
Charles a Lindbergh Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
496 reported students
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
570 reported students
Thomas a Edison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
609 reported students
Kenmore Junior-Senior High School
High · Grades 07–12
180 reported students
Ben Franklin Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–07
654 reported students
Public schools near Holmes Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 65 Roosevelt ECC Elementary · Buffalo City School District | PK–04 | 250 | 1.1 mi |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary School Elementary · Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District | KG–04 | 570 | 1.7 mi |
| Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 Elementary · Buffalo City School District | PK–08 | 518 | 1.8 mi |
| West Hertel Elementary School Elementary · Buffalo City School District | PK–08 | 771 | 2.1 mi |
| Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel Elementary · Charter · Elmwood Village Charter School Hertel | KG–08 | 416 | 2.2 mi |
| PS 81 Elementary · Buffalo City School District | PK–08 | 739 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Holmes Elementary School
What grades does Holmes Elementary School serve?
Holmes Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District.
How many students attend Holmes Elementary School?
Holmes Elementary School reported 274 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 270 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Holmes Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 8.2:1, based on 274 students and 33.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Holmes Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Holmes Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Holmes Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Holmes Elementary School in?
Holmes Elementary School is part of Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District, based in Buffalo, NY, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Holmes Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 65 Roosevelt ECC (1.1 mi), Herbert Hoover Elementary School (1.7 mi), Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.