Holmes Elementary

www.ycschools.us

265 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Holmes Elementary School is a public school located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, serving as part of the Ypsilanti Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. By emphasizing foundational skills and community engagement, Holmes Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success within the broader Ypsilanti educational system.

As an integral part of the Ypsilanti Community Schools network, the institution benefits from the district’s broader resources and commitment to equity and inclusivity. The school’s location on Holmes Road places it at the heart of the local community, allowing it to maintain strong connections with neighborhood families. For those seeking more information regarding enrollment, academic programming, or district-wide initiatives, the school’s official website at http://www.ycschools.us serves as the primary portal for updates and resources.

265

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Holmes Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	24
Black	154
Two or More	44
American Indian	2

Black
154 (58.1 %)
Two or More
44 (16.6 %)
White
41 (15.5 %)
Hispanic
24 (9.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.8 %)

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:	Ypsilanti Community Schools
Phone:	(734)221-2100
Website:	http://www.ycschools.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	166
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 50