Holmes Elementary

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

260 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Holmes Elementary School, located at 2463 N. Buffum St. in the Riverwest neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a public school operating under the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. The school serves a diverse urban community, focusing on providing a foundational education for students in the elementary grades. As part of the state’s largest school district, Holmes Elementary integrates MPS curriculum standards designed to support academic growth, social-emotional development, and college and career readiness.

The school is situated in a vibrant, historic residential area, which often influences its role as a neighborhood anchor. Like many schools in the Milwaukee district, Holmes Elementary emphasizes inclusive education and provides various support services to meet the unique needs of its student population. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programming, or current school events can find additional information and contact details through the official Milwaukee Public Schools website.

260

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Holmes Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	12
Black	234
Two or More	9
American Indian	3

Black
234 (90.0%)
Hispanic
12 (4.6%)
Two or More
9 (3.5%)
American Indian
3 (1.2%)
White
2 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)267-1300
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 42

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 19

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Holmes Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	42
Kindergarten	26
Grade 1	27
Grade 2	28
Grade 3	20
Grade 4	23
Grade 5	26
Grade 6	27
Grade 7	22
Grade 8	19

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Holmes Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	118	45.4%
Male	142	54.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)