HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KENMORE-TONAWANDA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.ktufsd.org

274 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Holmes Elementary School is a public school located in Tonawanda, New York, and operates as part of the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. As a neighborhood school, it prioritizes a sense of community and strives to meet the diverse educational needs of its student body through a standard elementary curriculum.

The school is committed to fostering a collaborative partnership between families, educators, and the community to enhance student success. By utilizing the resources of the larger Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda district, Holmes Elementary integrates modern educational practices with a focus on preparing students for their transition to middle school. For parents and community members interested in detailed information regarding school policies, events, and academic programs, the district’s official website at http://www.ktufsd.org serves as the primary resource.

274

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	46
Black	53
Asian	26
Two or More	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
114 (41.6%)
Black
53 (19.3%)
Hispanic
46 (16.8%)
Two or More
31 (11.3%)
Asian
26 (9.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	No
District:	KENMORE-TONAWANDA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)874-8423
Website:	http://www.ktufsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	204
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 47

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 59