Holmes Elementary

378 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Holmes Elementary, located at 5020 Barlin Ave. in Lakewood, California, is a public school serving students within the Long Beach Unified School District. The school is deeply integrated into the Lakewood community, providing a foundational educational environment for students in the elementary grades. It is known for focusing on core academic standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere intended to help young learners build both their intellectual and social-emotional skills.

As part of the larger Long Beach Unified system, Holmes Elementary benefits from district-wide resources, standardized curriculum initiatives, and a commitment to inclusive education. The campus serves as a neighborhood hub, emphasizing strong partnerships between faculty, staff, and local families to ensure student success. By prioritizing a structured learning environment and collaborative school culture, the school aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition to middle school and beyond.

378

Total Students

17.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Holmes Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	179
Black	97
Asian	49
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
179 (47.4%)
Black
97 (25.7%)
Asian
49 (13.0%)
Two or More
27 (7.1%)
White
20 (5.3%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Long Beach Unified
Phone:	(562)633-4427
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	230
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 56