C
Below Average
51/100

Holmes Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 5230 SUMNER ST, Lincoln, NE 68506
Overall
C
51/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
0.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 28th percentile in Nebraska
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Nebraska schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

51
Repit Score
out of 100
387
Students
enrolled
13.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%28/1000.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 52% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Nebraska schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −16 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Nebraska. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency62% (+9 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency57% (+4 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Nebraska state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%57%reading +3 pts, math -7 pts55th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%50%reading -4 pts, math +5 pts43rd percentile (list)
Low-income57%52%reading +19 pts, math +15 pts79th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5230 SUMNER ST
City Lincoln
ZIP Code 68506
District 3172840
NCES School ID 317284001154
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 68506

Understanding the community around Holmes Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $68,588
Per Capita Income $40,273
Poverty Rate 5.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.2%
High School or Higher 95.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $228,100
Median Rent $1,085
Owner-Occupied 64.0%
Renter-Occupied 36.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Holmes Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.0%
Female 46.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 65.6%
Two or More Races 15.0%
Hispanic/Latino 10.6%
Black 4.9%
Asian 3.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 387
Teachers (FTE) 29.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Holmes Elementary School?
Holmes Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 51 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Holmes Elementary School?
Holmes Elementary School has 387 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1.
What grades does Holmes Elementary School serve?
Holmes Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Holmes Elementary School receive per student?
Holmes Elementary School receives $14,943 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Holmes Elementary School in 68506 ▼
Avg Home Value
$286,528
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,320
1-Year Change
+6.2%
% Renters
36.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026