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Holcomb Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-4

31^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 495 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 94% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Holcomb Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Fayetteville School District, serving 578 students in grades K-4. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Arkansas, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking of 31 out of 495 schools.

Holcomb Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science that significantly exceed the district and state averages. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 18:1 to 20.7:1, and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (28.55%) compared to nearby schools. Despite its strong academic outcomes, Holcomb's per-student spending of $9,224 is lower than some other schools in the district, such as Asbell Elementary ($13,199) and Leverett Elementary ($11,937), suggesting the school is efficiently utilizing its resources.

Holcomb Elementary's consistent academic excellence, diverse student population, and efficient resource allocation make it a standout school within the Fayetteville School District. The school's strong performance and innovative practices could serve as a model for other schools in the district and state, helping to ensure all students receive a high-quality education.

603

Students ?

20.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,261

Per pupil spending ?

30.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2900 N Salem Road
Fayetteville, AR 72704

(479) 527-3610

District: Fayetteville School District

Students who attend Holcomb Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Holt Middle School
	Ramay Junior High School
High:	Fayetteville High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.0%

Hispanic:

13.8%

Two or more races:

9.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 84th percentile in 2015 → 94th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (59% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Arkansas elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 10 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school59%

District avg52%

Arkansas avg36%

31^st of 495

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 9 pts since 2015

From top 16% (2015) to top 6% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 9Elementary Schools in the Fayetteville School District

32^nd of 250Fayetteville School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	91.2	31 of 495	93.7%	★★★★★
2024	88.4	41 of 497	91.8%	★★★★★
2023	83.4	59 of 492	88.0%	★★★★☆
2022	81.4	77 of 487	84.2%	★★★★☆
2021	87.0	41 of 496	91.7%	★★★★★
2019	74.2	106 of 488	78.3%	★★★★☆
2018	72.4	119 of 480	75.2%	★★★★☆
2017	74.2	99 of 485	79.6%	★★★★☆
2016	70.9	110 of 494	77.7%	★★★★☆
2015	79.0	73 of 466	84.3%	★★★★☆
2014	63.8	161 of 471	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	72.1	114 of 476	76.1%	★★★★☆
2012	67.0	163 of 468	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	51.1	276 of 471	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	66.5	146 of 457	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	65.7	164 of 445	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	70.4	132 of 439	69.9%	★★★★☆
2007	64.1	164 of 440	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	62.9	162 of 402	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	69.3	112 of 411	72.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics63%+24 vs state

Science60%+22 vs state

English Language Arts58%+23 vs state

Reading56%+21 vs state

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Schools Near Holcomb Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)				ATLAS Reading (2025)				ATLAS Mathematics (2025)				ATLAS Science (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Holcomb Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2900 N Salem Road	Fayetteville	72704	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 527-3610	603	29	20.8	30.5%	398 (66.0%)	42 (7.0%)	83 (13.8%)	16 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.2%)	56 (9.3%)	91.2	31^st of 495 public elementary schools	93.7%		88.4	41^st of 497 public elementary schools	91.8%	10	54.2	62.1		57.7	53.5	60.2		56.5	56.1	70.4		62.7	56.9	63.9		60.1	$12,261	$739	$11,522
Vandergriff Elementary School	Public	K-4	2900 N Salem Road	Fayetteville	72704	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 527-3600	558	30	18.6	11.3%	452 (81.0%)	8 (1.4%)	40 (7.2%)	19 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	37 (6.6%)	98.9	2^nd of 495 public elementary schools	99.6%		95.7	15^th of 497 public elementary schools	97.0%	13	69.2	75.4		72.2	70.0	74.6		72.2	78.4	78.9		78.7	71.6	79.7		75.4	$11,305	$573	$10,732
Asbell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1500 N Sang	Fayetteville	72703	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 444-3080	319	22	14.5	87.5%	103 (32.3%)	86 (27.0%)	62 (19.4%)	9 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.8%)	49 (15.4%)	26.4	381^st of 495 public elementary schools	23.0%		43.3	294^th of 497 public elementary schools	40.8%	87	18.9	28.8		24.0	20.7	27.2		23.9	23.7	39.0		31.4	23.8	28.8		26.2	$17,096	$2,300	$14,796
Lisa Academy Fayetteville	Public, Charter	K-5	1166 Van Asche Drive	Fayetteville	72704	Washington County	Lisa Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 717-6464	377	20	18.7	41.9%	203 (53.8%)	32 (8.5%)	77 (20.4%)	26 (6.9%)	6 (1.6%)	2 (0.5%)	31 (8.2%)	78.6	93^rd of 495 public elementary schools	81.2%		81.2	72^nd of 497 public elementary schools	85.5%	21	51.9	38.3	56.3	49.0	50.0	38.3	56.2	48.3	50.0	44.7	56.2	50.3	50.0	48.9	64.6	54.4
Owl Creek School	Public	PK, KG-4	375 North Rupple Road	Fayetteville	72704	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 718-0200	619	37	16.5	69.6%	228 (36.8%)	124 (20.0%)	144 (23.3%)	18 (2.9%)	2 (0.3%)	16 (2.6%)	87 (14.1%)	54.2	238^th of 495 public elementary schools	51.9%		46.6	279^th of 497 public elementary schools	43.9%	41	36.8	40.9		38.8	36.8	37.0		36.9	39.2	39.1		39.2	36.0	42.2		39.0	$14,514	$1,670	$12,844
Leverett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1124 W Cleveland	Fayetteville	72701	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 444-3077	238	14	17.0	55.9%	112 (47.1%)	41 (17.2%)	47 (19.7%)	8 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	27 (11.3%)	72	125^th of 495 public elementary schools	74.7%		74.9	109^th of 497 public elementary schools	78.1%	16	39.5	48.8		44.3	42.1	48.8		45.6	42.2	53.7		48.1	47.4	48.8		48.1	$15,481	$1,359	$14,122
Washington Elementary School	Public	K-4	425 N Highland Avenue	Fayetteville	72701	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 444-3073	293	17	17.2	49.1%	176 (60.1%)	45 (15.4%)	37 (12.6%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.7%)	26 (8.9%)	82.5	69^th of 495 public elementary schools	86.1%		88.7	39^th of 497 public elementary schools	92.2%	30	46.3	62.3		53.9	46.3	62.9		54.3	44.8	54.8		49.6	49.2	62.3		55.5	$15,328	$1,230	$14,098
Jerry Pop Williams Elementary School	Public	K-3	322 N. Broyles Street	Farmington	72730	Washington County	Farmington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 267-6013	471	27	17.1	30.8%	358 (76.0%)	8 (1.7%)	53 (11.3%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (9.1%)	70.5	139^th of 495 public elementary schools	71.9%		78.8	87^th of 497 public elementary schools	82.5%	52	38.2			38.2	43.1			43.1	46.3			46.3	49.6			49.6	$9,014	$626	$8,388
Root Elementary School	Public	K-4	1529 Mission Blvd	Fayetteville	72701	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 444-3075	445	25	17.8	14.8%	376 (84.5%)	6 (1.3%)	31 (7.0%)	9 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.5%)	99.6	1^st of 495 public elementary schools	99.8%		97.7	5^th of 497 public elementary schools	99.0%	4	74.0	83.9		79.0	74.0	84.9		79.5	81.5	85.0		83.2	80.5	82.8		81.7	$11,531	$640	$10,891
Butterfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	3050 Old Missouri Road	Fayetteville	72703	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 444-3081	567	29	19.5	47.3%	313 (55.2%)	55 (9.7%)	111 (19.6%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	15 (2.6%)	66 (11.6%)	83.7	64^th of 495 public elementary schools	87.1%		84	57^th of 497 public elementary schools	88.5%	7	50.5	56.3		53.2	49.1	55.4		52.1	50.8	59.6		55.0	50.4	52.5		51.3	$12,253	$737	$11,515

Frequently Asked Questions about Holcomb Elementary School

How many students attend Holcomb Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 603 students attended Holcomb Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Holcomb Elementary School?

Students at Holcomb Elementary School are 66% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 7% African American, 3% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Is Holcomb Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Holcomb Elementary School ranks in the top 6.3% of Arkansas elementary schools.

What district is Holcomb Elementary School in?

Fayetteville School District

What schools do graduates of Holcomb Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Holcomb Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Holt Middle School
Middle : Ramay Junior High School
High : Fayetteville High School

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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