Holmes Elementary

www.holmes.sandiegounified.org/

495 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Holmes Elementary School, located in the Mt. Ararat neighborhood of San Diego, is a public elementary school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the San Diego Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school strives to prepare its learners for success in middle school and beyond, often integrating modern instructional practices to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its core academics, Holmes Elementary prioritizes active parent and community involvement, which is a cornerstone of the school’s culture. The campus provides various opportunities for families to engage in the educational process, helping to create a collaborative atmosphere. With its commitment to providing a safe, inclusive, and challenging learning environment, the school remains a neighborhood staple dedicated to the holistic development of children within the Clairemont community.

495

Total Students

18.8

Full-Time Teachers

26.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Holmes Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	95
Asian	18
Two or More	68
American Indian	1

White
313 (63.2%)
Hispanic
95 (19.2%)
Two or More
68 (13.7%)
Asian
18 (3.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(619)605-4400
Website:	http://www.holmes.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 91

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Holmes Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	83
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Holmes Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	234	47.3%
Male	261	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

High Tech Elementary Mesa

High Tech Elementary Mesa District

Charter School 423 Students

5331 Mt. Alifan Dr.
San Diego, CA 92111 (0.6 miles away)

Elementary School K - 5th