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Holmes Elementary

5020 Barlin Ave., Lakewood, CA, 90712

About Holmes Elementary

Holmes Elementary is a public school in Lakewood, California, that teaches students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has about 550 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 23:1. This allows for structured classroom instruction and personalized academic help when needed. Holmes Elementary focuses on building strong basic skills in math and English language arts. It also teaches science, the arts (both visual and performing), and technology-based learning. The school has a wide range of students, and a large number of them are from minority groups, which is similar to the Lakewood community as a whole. The school has 42% of students who are good at math and 52% who are good at reading. Holmes Elementary is in a well-established residential area where the median home values are usually higher than the national average. The school benefits from steady community involvement. The school has a balanced academic program and a supportive learning environment that focuses on helping students grow and learn. The school is working hard to establish itself as a center of academic excellence and striving to become the best elementary school in California .

Holmes Elementary Contact Information

Address

5020 Barlin Ave., Lakewood, CA, 90712

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Phone

(562) 633-4427

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 52% in Reading.
17
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
388
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2116 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Holmes Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 5.67%
Asian 13.4%
Hispanic 46.13%
Black 25.52%
Two+ Races 7.22%
Native Am. 0%
White
5.67%
Asian
13.4%
Hispanic
46.13%
Black
25.52%
Two+ Races
7.22%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 388
49.74%
193 Female
50.26%
195 Male

Student Population

388 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

192 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Holmes Elementary recently held a family engagement night to celebrate student success. The night included classroom showcases, STEM projects, and creative arts activities. During a lively assembly, the students were honored for doing well in school and behaving well.

FAQ

Q1. What is the name of the school mascot at Holmes Elementary?

Ans. You can get information about the school mascot directly from the school office or the official website.

Q2. Does Holmes Elementary have programs for English learners (ELs)?

Ans. Yes, the school helps students who are learning English.

Q3. Do kids at Holmes Elementary have to wear uniforms?

Ans. Dress code rules are set by the district. Families should check with the school to make sure they know what is expected of them.

Q4. How does Holmes Elementary help students come to school?

Ans. The school keeps an eye on attendance and talks to families to encourage them to come to school every day.

Q5. Does Holmes Elementary have events for families to get involved?

Ans. Yes, the school plans family nights, workshops, and events for the community all year long.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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