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Holmes Elementary School

Dorchester, Massachusetts · Grades PreK to 6 · Boston

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About Holmes Elementary School

Holmes Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 6 as a public school in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 283 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Dorchester. There are about 9.4 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (30.1 teachers in all). It is one of 108 schools in Boston School District. Within 5 miles there are 198 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Suffolk County.

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School facts

Address	40 School Street, Dorchester, MA 02124
Phone	(617) 635-8681
School district	Boston
Grades	PreK to 6
Students (2024-25)	283
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	30.1
Students per teacher	9.4
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Suffolk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 250279002569). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Holmes Elementary School serve?

Holmes Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 6.

How many students attend Holmes Elementary School?

Holmes Elementary School reported 283 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holmes Elementary School?

About 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 283 students and 30.1 teachers in federal data.

Is Holmes Elementary School a public or charter school?

Holmes Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Holmes Elementary School in?

Holmes Elementary School is part of Boston School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ma/boston-school-district/

Where is Holmes Elementary School located?

Holmes Elementary School is at 40 School Street, Dorchester, MA 02124. The phone number is (617) 635-8681.

How many other schools are near Holmes Elementary School?

There are 198 other schools within 5 miles of Holmes Elementary School in our directory.