HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

409 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Holmes Elementary School, located at 5230 Sumner St in Lincoln, Nebraska, serves the local community as part of the Lincoln Public Schools district. The school is situated in a well-established residential neighborhood, providing a stable and accessible learning environment for its diverse student body. It focuses on fostering foundational academic skills while promoting social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school within the district.

The school is characterized by its commitment to a supportive educational atmosphere that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and student engagement. Like many schools in the Lincoln Public Schools system, Holmes Elementary typically benefits from a range of resources, including dedicated faculty, extracurricular opportunities, and active family involvement. By prioritizing a nurturing culture, Holmes Elementary seeks to ensure that every student feels a sense of belonging while achieving their individual academic potential.

409

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	43
Black	16
Asian	16
Two or More	63
Pacific Islander	1

White
270 (66.0 %)
Two or More
63 (15.4 %)
Hispanic
43 (10.5 %)
Black
16 (3.9 %)
Asian
16 (3.9 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	No
District:	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)436-1143
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 56

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	56
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	185	45.2%
Male	224	54.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)