Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5
ELIZABETH, NJ · Elizabeth Public Schools · Grades PK-8
1,152nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 13%· Stable
Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 ranking
SchoolRow ranks Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 1,152nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 13% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 15th in 2019 to 13th in 2025.
Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 376 students tested
Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 802 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.7% | 71.9% | ▲ 7.2 pts | |
| Black | 22.2% | 21.4% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| White | 6.7% | 4.9% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Asian | 1.8% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5
Typical home value $512K in zip 07202 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Woodrow Wilson School No. 19Elizabeth Public Schools · 0.5 mi away1,015th of 1,324
ELA 44% · Math 20% - 5Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26Elizabeth Public Schools · 0.7 mi away746th of 1,324
ELA 57% · Math 35% - 2Christopher Columbus School No. 15Elizabeth Public Schools · 0.8 mi away1,082nd of 1,324
ELA 34% · Math 23% - 2Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3Elizabeth Public Schools · 1 mi away1,118th of 1,324
ELA 29% · Math 24% - 2Sonia Sotomayor School No 25Elizabeth Public Schools · 1 mi away1,076th of 1,324
ELA 35% · Math 23% - 2Abraham Lincoln School No. 14Elizabeth Public Schools · 1.1 mi away1,067th of 1,324
ELA 37% · Math 23% - 2Number 4Linden Public School District · 1.2 mi away1,098th of 1,324
ELA 29% · Math 27% - 1Winfield Scott School No. 2Elizabeth Public Schools · 1.3 mi away1,197th of 1,324
ELA 27% · Math 16%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 in?
Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 is part of the Elizabeth Public Schools district in ELIZABETH, New Jersey.
Is Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 1,152nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 13% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5?
Hispanic 72%, Black 21%, White 5%, Asian 1% (802 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07202 is $512K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.