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Holmes Elementary School

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Holmes Elementary School ranks 327 th of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

327^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 492 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Better than 34% of Connecticut elementary schools

Summary

Holmes Elementary School is a K–5 school in New Britain, CT, serving 414 students, and it stands out as a positive exception within the New Britain School District, which ranks in the bottom 2% of Connecticut districts. Holmes's own state ranking has climbed from the 13th percentile in 2021–2022 to the 33rd percentile in 2025–2026, earning it a 2-star SchoolDigger rating. That places it well above other New Britain elementary schools such as Gaffney Elementary School (11th percentile), Chamberlain Elementary School (11th percentile), and Jefferson Elementary School (1st percentile).

Academically, Holmes consistently posts proficiency rates roughly double the district average. In 2025–2026, 45% of Holmes 4th graders were proficient in ELA and 43.3% in math, compared to district averages of 21.2% and 21.1%. Science is a standout: 44.2% of 5th graders scored proficient, nearly matching the state average of 52.9% and far exceeding the district's 24.2%. By comparison, Gaffney posted 30.3% science proficiency and DiLoreto Elementary & Middle School just 26.0%. Holmes also outperforms its New Britain peers in reading and math across every tested grade level.

Holmes also shines on attendance. Chronic absenteeism has fallen from 29.2% in 2022–2023 to 17.9% in 2025–2026—nearly half the district's 32.0% and close to the state average of 16.4%. The school's 12.5 student-teacher ratio is among the more favorable in New Britain, and spending of about $14,832 per student appears to be used effectively. About two-thirds of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, so the school serves a high-need population. Still, the consistent upward trend across test scores, attendance, and rankings suggests real momentum—making Holmes a school to watch.

414

Students ?

12.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,318

Per pupil spending ?

66.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2150 Stanley St.
New Britain, CT 06053

(860) 223-8294

District: New Britain School District

Students who attend Holmes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy
	Pulaski Middle School
High:	New Britain High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.2%

White:

21.3%

Two or more races:

11.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 21st percentile in 2016 → 34th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2016

✓Among the top-ranked schools in New Britain School District

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Connecticut average (42% vs 51% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 10 pts below the Connecticut average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school42%

District avg22%

Connecticut avg51%

327^th of 492

Connecticut public elementary schools ?

Bottom 34%▲ up 12 pts since 2016

From bottom 21% (2016) to bottom 34% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 10Elementary Schools in the New Britain School District

150^th of 153New Britain School District among Connecticut districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	32.2	327 of 492	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	21.4	365 of 493	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	15.5	394 of 497	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	11.1	420 of 491	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	10.7	426 of 490	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	12.7	458 of 538	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	11.5	452 of 522	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	18.0	431 of 532	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	18.0	406 of 519	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	19.2	409 of 518	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	30.2	400 of 551	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	17.0	483 of 557	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	4.3	548 of 564	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	9.8	523 of 565	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	10.3	533 of 579	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	6.4	534 of 566	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	21.3	477 of 565	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	20.6	482 of 568	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	7.3	538 of 570	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	5.9	222 of 232	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	3.5	229 of 230	0.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	3.6	225 of 234	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	14.9	376 of 455	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	12.2	233 of 259	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2023	21.6	94 of 108	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	17.1	147 of 173	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2024	20.4	61 of 70	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	12.9	72 of 72	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	24.2	229 of 302	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	8.9	58 of 60	3.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	11.7	210 of 239	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	4.0	229 of 231	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	5.0	226 of 232	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	7.8	404 of 445	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	19.1	309 of 371	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	2.8	325 of 327	0.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2021)17th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2023)13th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)13th percentile-8 vs school

Male (2025)12th percentile-14 vs school

Female (2025)4th percentile-22 vs school

White (2021)1st percentile-14 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts45%-6 vs state

Science44%-9 vs state

Mathematics40%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				NGSS Science (2026)		SBAC English Language Arts (2026)						SBAC Mathematics (2026)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Holmes Elementary School	Public	K-5	2150 Stanley St.	New Britain	06053	Capitol Planning Region	New Britain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 223-8294	414	33	12.5	66.4%	88 (21.3%)	45 (10.9%)	212 (51.2%)	23 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (11.1%)	32.2	327^th of 492 public elementary schools	33.5%		21.4	365^th of 493 public elementary schools	26.0%	38	44.2		2378.0	45.0	2481.0				37.2	43.3	2479.0				$19,318
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-5	140 Horse Plain Rd.	New Britain	06053	Capitol Planning Region	New Britain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 223-8007	389	30	12.7	74.8%	65 (16.7%)	32 (8.2%)	248 (63.8%)	16 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.2%)	4.3	486^th of 492 public elementary schools	1.2%		6.8	471^st of 493 public elementary schools	4.5%	15	15.5		15.5	14.7	12.7				14.3	13.2	10.0				$18,270
East Farms School	Public	K-4	25 Wolf Pit Rd.	Farmington	06032	Capitol Planning Region	Farmington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 674-9519	457	33	13.8	15.1%	212 (46.4%)	12 (2.6%)	63 (13.8%)	131 (28.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.5%)	83.1	88^th of 492 public elementary schools	82.1%		86.8	52^nd of 493 public elementary schools	89.5%	36			66.7	71.3					85.9	73.1					$18,267
Anna Reynolds School	Public	PK, KG-4	85 Reservoir Road	Newington	06111	Capitol Planning Region	Newington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 521-7830	407	31	13.2	39.3%	198 (48.6%)	20 (4.9%)	112 (27.5%)	42 (10.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.1%)	55.9	235^th of 492 public elementary schools	52.2%		45.1	263^rd of 493 public elementary schools	46.7%	28			53.3	66.2					45.6	58.4					$22,546
Smalley Elementary School	Public	K-5	175 West St.	New Britain	06051	Capitol Planning Region	New Britain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 225-8647	594	46	12.8	86.2%	39 (6.6%)	53 (8.9%)	467 (78.6%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.9%)	5.1	477^th of 492 public elementary schools	3.0%		4.6	485^th of 493 public elementary schools	1.6%	8	21.4		15.7	2389.0	2425.0				13.1	11.0	7.1				$18,690
DiLoreto Elementary & Middle School	Public	K-8	732 Slater Rd.	New Britain	06053	Capitol Planning Region	New Britain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 223-2885	819	53	15.6	74.4%	72 (8.8%)	54 (6.6%)	661 (80.7%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.9%)	8.1	450^th of 492 public elementary schools	8.5%		6.8	470^th of 493 public elementary schools	4.7%	20	26.0	26.7	12.6	13.5	16.7	24.7	18.5	18.7	20.7	14.6	16.7	21.1	8.7	6.7	$16,837
Wolcott School	Public	K-5	71 Wolcott Rd.	West Hartford	06110	Capitol Planning Region	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 561-2300	354	31	11.4	35.6%	171 (48.3%)	34 (9.6%)	72 (20.3%)	46 (13.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	28 (7.9%)	63.2	209^th of 492 public elementary schools	57.5%		67.1	186^th of 493 public elementary schools	62.3%	23	56.9		51.9	65.5	62.7				51.9	69.0	57.6				$25,680
Chamberlain Elementary School	Public	K-5	221 Farmington Ave.	New Britain	06053	Capitol Planning Region	New Britain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 832-5691	402	32	12.4	79.4%	40 (10.0%)	49 (12.2%)	285 (70.9%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.7%)	9.6	436^th of 492 public elementary schools	11.4%		4.6	484^th of 493 public elementary schools	1.8%	48	17.3		29.9	25.4	29.3				25.4	13.4	16.0				$21,263
Gaffney Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	322 Slater Rd.	New Britain	06053	Capitol Planning Region	New Britain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 225-6247	438	31	14.2	71.7%	72 (16.4%)	62 (14.2%)	264 (60.3%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.5%)	9.8	435^th of 492 public elementary schools	11.6%		9.5	436^th of 493 public elementary schools	11.6%	1	485.0		20.6	27.7	28.0				19.0	26.2	16.0				$24,589
Noah Wallace School	Public	K-4	2 School St.	Farmington	06032	Capitol Planning Region	Farmington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 677-1659	342	26	13.1	21.9%	172 (50.3%)	14 (4.1%)	53 (15.5%)	75 (21.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.9%)	86.1	61^st of 492 public elementary schools	87.6%		83.8	78^th of 493 public elementary schools	84.2%	17			68.6	77.3					79.1	80.4					$20,960

Frequently Asked Questions about Holmes Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Holmes Elementary School?

Students at Holmes Elementary School are 51% Hispanic, 21% White, 11% Two or more races, 11% African American, 6% Asian.

Is Holmes Elementary School a good school?

Holmes Elementary School ranks 327^th of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Holmes Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 414 students attended Holmes Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Holmes Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Holmes Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy
Middle : Pulaski Middle School
High : New Britain High School

What district is Holmes Elementary School in?

New Britain School District

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