Overview
Holmes Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Darien, Connecticut. The school enrolls 407 students. It is part of the Darien School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Connecticut state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
1% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 44% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictDarien School District
County9190
CityDarien
ZIP06820
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID090105000498
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment407
White78.9%
Hispanic / Latino5.2%
Black / African American0.2%
Asian9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %1%
State Avg44%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)