Nell Holcomb Elementary

Public PK, KG-8

6547 State Hwy 177
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-8690

(573) 334-3644

District: Nell Holcomb R-IV

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,791

Student/teacher ratio: 8.7

Number of students: 244

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.8%

African American:

7.0%

Asian:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nell Holcomb Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.84. (See more...)

Compare Details Nell Holcomb Elementary ranks better than 61.2% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.35. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.8%), African American (7%), Asian (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nell Holcomb Elementary is 8.7. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nell Holcomb Elementary is $11,791.

Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Nell Holcomb Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Nell Holcomb Elementary 178^th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Nell Holcomb Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nell Holcomb Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Nell Holcomb Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	50.28	551^st	1074	48.7%
2007	57.22	435^th	1080	59.7%
2008	48.30	599^th	1084	44.7%
2009	43.31	677^th	1053	35.7%
2010	61.71	381^st	1066	64.3%
2011	54.29	530^th	1088	51.3%
2012	64.77	375^th	1085	65.4%
2013	70.52	274^th	1108	75.3%
2014	57.52	451^st	1089	58.6%
2015	69.91	286^th	1058	73.0%
2016	59.21	374^th	865	56.8%
2017	52.30	501^st	1032	51.5%
2018	65.43	346^th	1045	66.9%
2019	38.73	683^rd	1052	35.1%
2021	56.35	392^nd	901	56.5%
2022	30.84	643^rd	908	29.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Nell Holcomb Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	50.87	429^th	887	51.6%
2019	34.06	672^nd	907	25.9%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Nell Holcomb Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	63.13	302^nd	898	66.4%
2019	27.08	736^th	917	19.7%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Nell Holcomb Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Nell Holcomb Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	56.41	225^th	619	63.7%
2007	72.06	101^st	624	83.8%
2008	61.53	208^th	624	66.7%
2009	69.54	143^rd	601	76.2%
2010	57.51	271^st	614	55.9%
2011	53.39	312^th	625	50.1%
2012	54.78	300^th	623	51.8%
2013	43.43	429^th	649	33.9%
2014	40.16	429^th	633	32.2%
2015	41.95	372^nd	585	36.4%
2017	42.38	352^nd	568	38.0%
2018	78.43	69^th	552	87.5%
2019	51.11	274^th	587	53.3%
2022	57.60	183^rd	459	60.1%
2023	58.35	178^th	459	61.2%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Nell Holcomb Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	74.84	49^th	422	88.4%
2019	63.82	121^st	482	74.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Nell Holcomb Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	69.83	100^th	479	79.1%
2019	47.45	258^th	527	51.0%
2022	50.11	170^th	381	55.4%
2023	52.18	168^th	385	56.4%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Nell Holcomb Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	306	306
1992	293	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
1993	279	6	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1994	304	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
1995	264	10	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	276
1996	264	10	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	276
1997	280	7	3	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	294
1998	297	7	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	309
1999	321	6	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
2000	303	4	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
2001	282	16	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	300
2002	322	15	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	339
2003	322	15	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	339
2004	323	21	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	345
2005	323	16	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	340
2006	317	21	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
2007	299	22	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
2008	301	19	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	323
2009	283	18	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	305
2010	266	17	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	285
2011	279	26	0	2	0	0	0	0	307
2012	259	28	1	4	0	0	0	0	292
2013	263	25	1	4	0	0	0	0	293
2014	252	20	2	3	0	0	0	0	277
2015	248	27	1	3	0	0	0	0	279
2016	262	21	0	4	0	0	0	0	287
2017	243	25	0	4	0	0	0	0	272
2018	237	37	1	4	0	1	0	0	280
2019	239	20	1	4	0	1	0	0	265
2020	241	18	1	6	1	0	0	0	267
2021	211	11	2	6	2	0	0	0	232
2022	219	18	2	3	1	0	0	0	243
2023	219	17	4	3	1	0	0	0	244

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nell Holcomb Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	306	16.5	18.5	n/a
1992	300	17.9	16.7	n/a
1993	286	17.3	16.5	18.5
1994	307	19.3	15.9	23.5
1995	276	21.0	13.1	29.3
1996	276	21.0	13.1	29.3
1997	294	22.0	13.4	11.9
1998	309	24.0	12.9	12.9
1999	328	24.0	13.7	18.9
2000	316	24.0	13.2	12.3
2001	300	24.0	12.5	29
2002	339	24.4	13.9	33.3
2003	339	24.4	13.9	33.3
2004	345	24.6	14.0	33.9
2005	340	24.4	13.9	39.1
2006	340	25.6	13.3	36.2
2007	325	24.5	13.3	38.2
2008	323	28.0	11.5	45.2
2009	305	29.0	10.5	41.6
2010	285	28.0	10.1	38.9
2011	307	28.2	10.8	37.1
2012	292	28.2	10.3	42.1
2013	293	28.0	10.4	43.3
2014	277	26.0	10.6	48
2015	279	27.0	10.3	50.2
2016	287	26.0	11.0	51.6
2017	272	24.0	11.3	50.7
2018	280	25.0	11.2	52.5
2019	265	28.0	9.4	49.1
2020	267	27.0	9.8	46.1
2021	232	29.0	8.0	44
2022	243	29.0	8.3	29.6
2023	244	28.0	8.7	41

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nell Holcomb Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	306	16.5	18.5	n/a
1992	300	17.9	16.7	n/a
1993	286	17.3	16.5	18.5
1994	307	19.3	15.9	23.5
1995	276	21.0	13.1	29.3
1996	276	21.0	13.1	29.3
1997	294	22.0	13.4	11.9
1998	309	24.0	12.9	12.9
1999	328	24.0	13.7	18.9
2000	316	24.0	13.2	12.3
2001	300	24.0	12.5	29
2002	339	24.4	13.9	33.3
2003	339	24.4	13.9	33.3
2004	345	24.6	14.0	33.9
2005	340	24.4	13.9	39.1
2006	340	25.6	13.3	36.2
2007	325	24.5	13.3	38.2
2008	323	28.0	11.5	45.2
2009	305	29.0	10.5	41.6
2010	285	28.0	10.1	38.9
2011	307	28.2	10.8	37.1
2012	292	28.2	10.3	42.1
2013	293	28.0	10.4	43.3
2014	277	26.0	10.6	48
2015	279	27.0	10.3	50.2
2016	287	26.0	11.0	51.6
2017	272	24.0	11.3	50.7
2018	280	25.0	11.2	52.5
2019	265	28.0	9.4	49.1
2020	267	27.0	9.8	46.1
2021	232	29.0	8.0	44
2022	243	29.0	8.3	29.6
2023	244	28.0	8.7	41

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nell Holcomb Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$944 (9.1%)	$9,443 (90.9%)	$10,388
2020	$790 (7.6%)	$9,632 (92.4%)	$10,421
2021	$1,287 (11.1%)	$10,281 (88.9%)	$11,568
2022	$2,483 (21.1%)	$9,308 (78.9%)	$11,791

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nell Holcomb Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 683^rd of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 643^rd of 908 Elementary schools	5.9%
Ranks 274^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 178^th of 459 Middle schools	7.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Nell Holcomb Elementary)	55.9	22.7	33.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nell Holcomb R-IV)	55.9	22.7	33.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nell Holcomb Elementary)	38.3	26.6	11.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nell Holcomb R-IV)	38.3	26.6	11.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nell Holcomb Elementary)	18.8	28	9.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nell Holcomb R-IV)	18.8	28	9.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	41.6	0.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nell Holcomb Elementary)	28.2	12	16.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nell Holcomb R-IV)	28.2	12	16.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	39.4	6.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nell Holcomb Elementary)	51.3	31	20.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nell Holcomb R-IV)	51.3	31	20.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nell Holcomb Elementary)	0	11.7	11.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nell Holcomb R-IV)	0	11.7	11.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Nell Holcomb Elementary)	61.5	57.1	4.4%
8th Grade Science (Nell Holcomb R-IV)	61.5	57.1	4.4%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	265	244	7.9%
African American	20	17	15%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	4	3	25%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	239	219	8.4%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.1%	41%	8.1%

Schools Near Nell Holcomb Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)				MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Nell Holcomb Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	6547 State Hwy 177	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Nell Holcomb R-IV	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(573) 334-3644	244	28	8.7	41.0%	219 (89.8%)	17 (7.0%)	3 (1.2%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		22.7	26.6	11.7	57.1			31.0	$11,791	$2,483	$9,308
Blanchard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1829 N Sprigg St	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(573) 335-3030	296	30	9.8	1.0%	153 (51.7%)	81 (27.4%)	11 (3.7%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (15.2%)								(n/a)	71.5	52.8							$10,713	$1,162	$9,551
Alma Schrader Elementary	Public	K-4	1360 Randol	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(573) 335-5310	351	29	12.2	0.9%	245 (69.8%)	47 (13.4%)	17 (4.8%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.1%)	67.9	275^th of 898 public elementary schools	69.4%		58.4	377^th of 908 public elementary schools	58.5%	102	44.6	43.8				60.8	51.6		$10,326	$1,322	$9,004
Franklin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1550 Themis	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(573) 335-5456	217	28	7.6	1.4%	58 (26.7%)	105 (48.4%)	22 (10.1%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (13.8%)	26.2	696^th of 898 public elementary schools	22.5%		31.1	640^th of 908 public elementary schools	29.5%	56	25.0	37.5				9.6	40.0		$14,096	$1,497	$12,599
Clippard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	2880 Hopper Rd	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(573) 334-5720	470	43	11.0	0.6%	181 (38.5%)	154 (32.8%)	59 (12.6%)	18 (3.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (11.9%)	29.4	665^th of 898 public elementary schools	25.9%		30.5	647^th of 908 public elementary schools	28.7%	18	29.7	25.3				34.1	32.1		$14,104	$1,651	$12,453
Jefferson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	520 S Minnesota	Cape Girardeau	63703	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(573) 334-2030	483	44	11.0	10.1%	145 (30.0%)	215 (44.5%)	34 (7.0%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (17.0%)	10.4	813^th of 898 public elementary schools	9.5%		13.6	798^th of 908 public elementary schools	12.1%	15	10.8	10.5				25.0	17.1		$12,085	$2,054	$10,031
East Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	455 N. Lacey Street	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(573) 243-5271	717	47	15.1	31.2%	663 (92.5%)	13 (1.8%)	12 (1.7%)	13 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (2.1%)	81.9	131^st of 898 public elementary schools	85.4%		66.4	283^rd of 908 public elementary schools	68.8%	152	66.3	61.3				50.5	60.2		$14,915	$1,186	$13,730
North Elementary	Public	K-4	10730 State Hwy W	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(573) 243-9590	265	19	14.2	43.0%	254 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)								(n/a)		54.2				62.2			$11,508	$445	$11,063
South Elementary	Public	K-4	1701 S Hope St	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(573) 243-9575	409	31	13.1	53.8%	351 (85.8%)	18 (4.4%)	17 (4.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (4.4%)	50	457^th of 898 public elementary schools	49.1%		49.2	463^rd of 908 public elementary schools	49.0%	6	36.4	52.8				36.9	38.4		$11,354	$573	$10,781
Gordonville Attendance Center	Public	K-2	614 East Adams St	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(573) 243-9580	54	4	14.3	31.5%	52 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.7%)								(n/a)									$13,762	$480	$13,282

Frequently Asked Questions about Nell Holcomb Elementary

How many students attend Nell Holcomb Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 244 students attended Nell Holcomb Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Nell Holcomb Elementary?

Students at Nell Holcomb Elementary are 90% White, 7% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Hispanic.

What district is Nell Holcomb Elementary in?

Nell Holcomb R-IV

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