Holmes Elementary School

Holmes Elementary School in Darien emphasizes teaching community values to students.

Holmes Elementary School is a top choice school for students living in Darien.

Holmes Elementary School in Darien serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

Holmes Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

18 Hoyt St, Darien, CT

Darien School District

451 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms Paula Mirto Bleakley

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
84%

Reading Proficiency
81%

A+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

81%

Math Proficiency

84%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 13:1 Teachers 32	Full Time Teachers 32
Teachers in First or Second Year 2.2%

Test Scores

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

453:1

Student Diversity

Female 52.3%	Male 47.7%
White 78.8%	Asian or Pacific Islander 9.2%
Hispanic 6%	Two or more races 6%

School Rankings

#23 Best Public ES in Connecticut

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

4/17/2023

I cannot say enough great things about Holmes Elementary School. Both my kids have been through this school (one boy and one girl) and both have had equally excellent experiences. The principal and vice principal are engaged, proactive, and responsive. The student body are kind, caring, and supporti...

1.0 parent

4/1/2018

My daughter have attended the Holmes school. This school is below average in terms of education. The teachers do not communicate the student progress frequently. The Math study is very poor. According to me, this school (most likely Darien school) is overly hyped. The reason we moved in Darien becau...

5.0 parent

12/18/2017

Our children's education at Holmes has been outstanding. We picked Darien primarily for the stellar reputation of its schools, but our expectations have been met and then exceeded. We also lived in the Tokeneke district prior to Holmes and found that school lacking in many ways compared to what's of...

5.0 parent

4/27/2014

Holmes School is an all around great school community, students and families, teachers and administrators; everyone works together for the common good.

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Median Lot Size

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Average Household Income

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Holmes Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Darien, CT, in the Darien neighborhood, and is served by the Darien School District in Connecticut. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 451 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 84% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% are proficient in reading. Holmes Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $2,715,333. Discover additional schools in the area, like Darien High School, Stamford High School, The Academy Of Information Technology, and more. Learn more about what Darien has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Holmes Elementary School.

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