Nell Holcomb Elementary

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Nell Holcomb Elementary is a public elementary school located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 244 students. The school is part of the Nell Holcomb R-IV school district, which is ranked 260 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nell Holcomb Elementary consistently underperforms the state average in proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 5th grade math proficiency rate was 20% compared to the state average of 38.4%, and its 8th grade math proficiency rate was 10% compared to the state average of 30.6%. The school's performance on English Language Arts (ELA) assessments is also below the state average, with 8th grade ELA proficiency at 16.3% compared to the state's 42.1%. Additionally, Nell Holcomb Elementary has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 10.6% to 16.0% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state's target of 10% or less.

The nearby schools in the Jackson R-II district, such as Orchard Drive Elementary, South Elementary, and East Elementary, generally outperform Nell Holcomb Elementary on academic assessments, with higher proficiency rates in both math and ELA, as well as lower rates of chronic absenteeism and a lower percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's declining performance over time and the persistent gaps in proficiency rates compared to state averages suggest the need for a comprehensive review of the school's strategies and resources to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-8

 6547 State Hwy 177
       Cape Girardeau, MO  63701-8690


(573) 334-3644

District: Nell Holcomb R-IV

SchoolDigger Rank:
627th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,791 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.7 Help
Number of students:  244

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.8%
African American:
7.0%
Asian:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41% Help


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Compare Details Nell Holcomb Elementary ranks worse than 69.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.55. (See more...)
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Compare Details Nell Holcomb Elementary ranks worse than 63.6% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.29. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nell Holcomb Elementary is $11,791.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nell Holcomb Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Nell Holcomb Elementary 627th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Nell Holcomb Elementary in the ranking list.)

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Nell Holcomb Elementary 287th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Nell Holcomb Elementary in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Nell Holcomb R-IV:

SchoolDigger ranks Nell Holcomb R-IV 260th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.28 551st 1074 48.7%
2007 57.22 435th 1080 59.7%
2008 48.30 599th 1084 44.7%
2009 43.31 677th 1053 35.7%
2010 61.71 381st 1066 64.3%
2011 54.29 530th 1088 51.3%
2012 64.77 375th 1085 65.4%
2013 70.52 274th 1108 75.3%
2014 57.52 451st 1089 58.6%
2015 69.91 286th 1058 73.0%
2016 59.21 374th 865 56.8%
2017 52.30 501st 1032 51.5%
2018 65.43 346th 1045 66.9%
2019 38.73 683rd 1052 35.1%
2021 56.35 392nd 901 56.5%
2022 30.84 643rd 908 29.2%
2024 33.55 627th 906 30.8%
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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 429th 887 51.6%
2019 34.06 672nd 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 302nd 898 66.4%
2019 27.08 736th 917 19.7%
2024 29.75 494th 668 26.0%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.41 225th 619 63.7%
2007 72.06 101st 624 83.8%
2008 61.53 208th 624 66.7%
2009 69.54 143rd 601 76.2%
2010 57.51 271st 614 55.9%
2011 53.39 312th 625 50.1%
2012 54.78 300th 623 51.8%
2013 43.43 429th 649 33.9%
2014 40.16 429th 633 32.2%
2015 41.95 372nd 585 36.4%
2017 42.38 352nd 568 38.0%
2018 78.43 69th 552 87.5%
2019 51.11 274th 587 53.3%
2022 57.60 183rd 459 60.1%
2023 58.35 178th 459 61.2%
2024 38.29 287th 451 36.4%
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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 49th 422 88.4%
2019 63.82 121st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.83 100th 479 79.1%
2019 47.45 258th 527 51.0%
2022 50.11 170th 381 55.4%
2023 52.18 168th 385 56.4%
2024 25.35 302nd 379 20.3%
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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.

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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.

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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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Nell Holcomb Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 683rd of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 643rd of 908 Elementary schools
 5.9%
Ranks 274th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 178th 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)55.922.7
 33.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nell Holcomb R-IV)55.922.7
 33.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nell Holcomb Elementary)38.326.6
 11.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nell Holcomb R-IV)38.326.6
 11.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nell Holcomb Elementary)18.828
 9.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nell Holcomb R-IV)18.828
 9.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.541.6
 0.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nell Holcomb Elementary)28.212
 16.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nell Holcomb R-IV)28.212
 16.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.939.4
 6.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nell Holcomb Elementary)51.331
 20.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nell Holcomb R-IV)51.331
 20.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nell Holcomb Elementary)011.7
 11.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nell Holcomb R-IV)011.7
 11.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Nell Holcomb Elementary)61.557.1
 4.4%
   8th Grade Science (Nell Holcomb R-IV)61.557.1
 4.4%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students265244
 7.9%
African American2017
 15%
American Indian01
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic43
 25%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White239219
 8.4%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.1%41%
 8.1%


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

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

Nell Holcomb Elementary ranks 627th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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

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