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Holcomb Elementary

Q: Is Holcomb Elementary a good school?

Holcomb Elementary ranks 606 th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

606^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 900 Missouri Elementary Schools

Better than 33% of Missouri elementary schools

Summary

Holcomb Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Holcomb, Missouri, with 236 students. The school is part of the Holcomb R-III school district, which is ranked 241 out of 367 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Holcomb Elementary faces several key challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 17.0% to 20.0%, significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Delta C-7 Elementary (27.0%), Risco Elementary (20.3%), and Malden Lower Elementary (20.5%). Additionally, the school's test scores are generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts at 13.9% and 35.8% for 5th and 3rd grades, respectively, compared to the state averages of 38.2% and 41.8%.

Holcomb Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 98.66% to 100% over the past few years, significantly higher than the rates of nearby schools. Despite the higher per-student spending at Holcomb Elementary, the school's student-teacher ratio has remained relatively low, suggesting a commitment to addressing the needs of its student population. While Holcomb Elementary faces significant challenges, the school's recent improvement in its SchoolDigger rating from 1 to 2 stars indicates that there may be opportunities for further progress through continued focus on addressing chronic absenteeism and improving academic outcomes.

235

Students ?

10.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,795

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

102 S Cherry
Holcomb, MO 63852-0190

(573) 792-3550

District: Holcomb R-III

Students who attend Holcomb Elementary usually attend:

High:

Holcomb High

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.7%

Hispanic:

10.2%

Two or more races:

4.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 36th percentile in 2014 → 33rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Missouri average (32% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 18 pts below the Missouri average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school32%

District avg32%

Missouri avg42%

606^th of 900

Missouri public elementary schools ?

Bottom 33%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From bottom 29% (2015) to bottom 33% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

241^st of 367Holcomb R-III among Missouri 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	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	36.1	606 of 900	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	21.3	717 of 906	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	31.5	635 of 908	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.1	624 of 901	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	22.4	865 of 1052	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	25.6	827 of 1045	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	34.6	732 of 1032	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	37.0	599 of 865	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	36.4	753 of 1058	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	42.6	692 of 1089	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	45.5	671 of 1108	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	58.1	482 of 1085	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	56.6	494 of 1088	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	51.7	553 of 1066	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	41.3	703 of 1053	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	34.1	842 of 1084	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	21.3	969 of 1080	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	31.7	840 of 1074	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	63.8	176 of 638	72.4%	★★★★☆
2024	44.7	338 of 625	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	61.8	146 of 532	72.6%	★★★★☆
2021	65.6	121 of 574	78.9%	★★★★☆
2019	39.5	602 of 907	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.2	551 of 887	37.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	9.7	636 of 666	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	12.7	616 of 668	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	9.6	641 of 675	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	21.9	566 of 691	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	16.0	853 of 917	7.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	18.7	804 of 898	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)72nd percentile+40 vs school

White (2025)5th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts40%~ state avg

Science31%-11 vs state

Mathematics23%-18 vs state

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Schools Near Holcomb Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)				MAP Science (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Holcomb Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	102 S Cherry	Holcomb	63852	Dunklin County	Holcomb R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 792-3550	235	21	10.9	100.0%	199 (84.7%)	1 (0.4%)	24 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.7%)	36.1	606^th of 900 public elementary schools	32.7%		21.3	717^th of 906 public elementary schools	20.9%	111	28.7	27.4	13.9		31.2	35.8	45.4		38.6	$10,795	$1,383	$9,413
Clarkton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	Hwy 162	Clarkton	63837	Dunklin County	Clarkton C-4	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 448-3712	143	14	10.1	100.0%	85 (59.4%)	19 (13.3%)	31 (21.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.6%)	14.3	783^rd of 900 public elementary schools	13.0%		9.1	841^st of 906 public elementary schools	7.2%	58		26.4	18.8			23.7	21.2		4.4	$13,200	$1,292	$11,908
Campbell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	801 S State Rte 53	Campbell	63933	Dunklin County	Campbell R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 246-3109	312	25	12.3	100.0%	283 (90.7%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	46.7	501^st of 900 public elementary schools	44.3%		34.5	612^th of 906 public elementary schools	32.5%	111	30.0		49.9	51.1		24.0	48.5			$11,096	$2,882	$8,214
Gideon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	400 Main	Gideon	63848	New Madrid County	Gideon 37	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 448-3447	115	14	8.4	100.0%	112 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)			22.3							$16,180	$561	$15,619
H. Byron Masterson Elementary	Public	K-2	1600 Ely St	Kennett	63857	Dunklin County	Kennett 39	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 717-1115	417	36	11.5	100.0%	195 (46.8%)	141 (33.8%)	36 (8.6%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (9.6%)								(n/a)										$9,298	$1,536	$7,763
Malden Lower Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Burkhart St	Malden	63863	Dunklin County	Malden R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 276-5791	424	35	12.0	100.0%	229 (54.0%)	129 (30.4%)	23 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (9.7%)	26.1	689^th of 900 public elementary schools	23.4%		26	687^th of 906 public elementary schools	24.2%	2	30.3	27.7	8.1			32.3	27.7	34.9		$13,313	$2,006	$11,306
Ross Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	102 School Drive	Wardell	63879	Pemiscot County	North Pemiscot County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 359-0543	114	10	11.3	100.0%	107 (93.9%)	6 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)										$12,462	$1,662	$10,799
South Elementary	Public	3-5	920 S Kennett St	Kennett	63857	Dunklin County	Kennett 39	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 717-1130	420	32	12.9	100.0%	229 (54.5%)	147 (35.0%)	39 (9.3%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.4	584^th of 900 public elementary schools	35.1%		42.5	537^th of 906 public elementary schools	40.7%	47	27.7	24.9	33.5		52.4	33.3	24.7	44.2		$10,135	$1,991	$8,144
Risco Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	Hwy 62	Risco	63874	New Madrid County	Risco R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 396-5501	80	11	7.0	66.3%	76 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)								(n/a)							37.6			$17,488	$1,284	$16,204
Delta C-7 Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	20 Charger Ln	Deering	63840	Pemiscot County	Delta C-7	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 757-6615	97	11	8.6	67.0%	76 (78.4%)	8 (8.2%)	4 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (9.3%)								(n/a)			13.4		20.1					$14,029	$921	$13,108

Frequently Asked Questions about Holcomb Elementary

How many students attend Holcomb Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 235 students attended Holcomb Elementary.

Is Holcomb Elementary a good school?

Holcomb Elementary ranks 606^th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Holcomb Elementary attend?

Students who attend Holcomb Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Holcomb High

What district is Holcomb Elementary in?

Holcomb R-III

What is the racial makeup of Holcomb Elementary?

Students at Holcomb Elementary are 85% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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