Holmes Elementary School

School Overview
The Oliver Wendell Holmes School is a public elementary school located in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, and is part of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district. Serving a diverse urban student population, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. As a neighborhood-based institution, it plays an active role in the local community, emphasizing equity, student achievement, and social-emotional development within its curriculum.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Boston Public Schools, which prioritizes closing opportunity gaps and fostering inclusive learning environments. Because it is part of the district-wide system, the O.W. Holmes benefits from various BPS initiatives, including access to specialized support services, enrichment programs, and resources aimed at supporting English language learners and students with diverse learning needs. Parents and community members interested in the most current academic performance data, enrollment procedures, or specific grade-level offerings can find detailed information through the official Boston Public Schools website at [www.bostonpublicschools.org](http://www.bostonpublicschools.org).
280
Total Students
34.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Holmes Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White6
Hispanic104
Black155
Asian3
Two or More12
  • Black
    155 (55.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    104 (37.1 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (4.3 %)
  • White
    6 (2.1 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.1 %)
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: Boston
Phone: (617)635-8681
Website: http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 21
Kindergarten 35
Grade 1 36
Grade 2 35
Grade 3 45
Grade 4 47
Grade 5 32
Grade 6 29

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Holmes Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten21
Kindergarten35
Grade 136
Grade 235
Grade 345
Grade 447
Grade 532
Grade 629
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Holmes Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11741.8%
Male16358.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)