Holcombe Elementary

Summary:

Holcombe Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Lake Holcombe School District in Holcombe, Wisconsin, with a student enrollment of 118. The school has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and has seen a decline in performance over the past decade, dropping from a 3-star rating in 2013-2014.

Holcombe Elementary consistently underperforms the state average on the Forward Exam in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 33.33% of 3rd graders, 40% of 4th graders, and 22.22% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 52.07%, 53.42%, and 53.75%, respectively. The school also has a high rate of chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.3% in 2018-2019 to 13.3% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, 61.02% of Holcombe Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Cadott Elementary, Bloomer Elementary, and Cornell Elementary, Holcombe Elementary's performance is generally lower. These schools, while not necessarily high-performing, tend to outperform Holcombe Elementary on academic measures. The significant differences in performance between male and female students, as well as between white students and other subgroups, suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students at Holcombe Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 27331 262nd Ave
       Holcombe, WI  54745


(715) 595-4241

District: Lake Holcombe School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
843rd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,477 Help


Students who attend Holcombe Elementary usually attend:

High:    Holcombe High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  118

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.8%
Asian:
1.7%
Hispanic:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Holcombe Elementary ranks worse than 79.5% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.04. (See more...)
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Compare Details Holcombe Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.46. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.8%), Asian (1.7%), Hispanic (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holcombe Elementary is 10. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holcombe Elementary is $18,477.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Holcombe Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Holcombe Elementary 843rd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Holcombe Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Lake Holcombe School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Holcombe School District 401st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Holcombe Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Holcombe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 41.44 445th 632 29.6%
2008 48.88 660th 1021 35.4%
2009 50.86 620th 1030 39.8%
2010 49.84 680th 1045 34.9%
2011 54.41 591st 1046 43.5%
2012 66.36 355th 1045 66.0%
2013 57.53 476th 1053 54.8%
2014 65.44 343rd 1061 67.7%
2015 47.37 668th 1076 37.9%
2016 43.44 681st 1075 36.7%
2017 34.48 786th 1071 26.6%
2018 38.47 711th 1025 30.6%
2019 46.67 630th 1037 39.2%
2021 49.66 587th 1050 44.1%
2022 36.66 754th 1067 29.3%
2023 24.94 862nd 1067 19.2%
2024 26.04 843rd 1061 20.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Holcombe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.84 466th 854 45.4%
2019 46.93 460th 874 47.4%
2021 67.58 201st 847 76.3%
2022 47.28 473rd 859 44.9%
2023 26.34 719th 871 17.5%
2024 31.67 649th 866 25.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Holcombe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.96 713th 997 28.5%
2019 58.71 430th 1002 57.1%
2021 40.59 658th 1004 34.5%
2022 26.75 806th 1017 20.7%
2023 17.25 860th 1010 14.9%
2024 15.09 877th 1011 13.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Holcombe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.21 673rd 997 32.5%
2019 36.73 716th 1002 28.5%
2021 58.90 427th 1003 57.4%
2022 47.72 604th 1017 40.6%
2023 39.45 675th 1011 33.2%
2024 43.52 646th 1012 36.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Holcombe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.07 551st 686 19.7%
2019 26.49 594th 718 17.3%
2022 17.27 632nd 704 10.2%
2024 8.38 697th 727 4.1%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Holcombe Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 37.80 261st 332 21.4%
2008 47.13 367th 519 29.3%
2009 15.70 472nd 521 9.4%
2010 48.77 363rd 539 32.7%
2011 30.18 466th 549 15.1%
2012 59.18 284th 559 49.2%
2013 57.24 265th 569 53.4%
2014 60.68 238th 585 59.3%
2015 60.51 245th 612 60.0%
2016 74.73 104th 609 82.9%
2017 57.46 245th 612 60.0%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Holcombe Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 339 n/a n/a n/a 5 n/a n/a 0 344
1990 337 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1991 344 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 351
1992 348 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1993 329 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 333
1994 334 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1995 356 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1996 356 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1997 345 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1998 346 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1999 335 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 337
2000 344 3 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 349
2001 368 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 370
2002 331 3 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 336
2003 331 3 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 336
2004 320 3 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 325
2005 292 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2006 270 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2007 256 2 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 263
2008 267 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 270
2009 242 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2010 246 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2011 237 3 0 10 0 0 8 0 258
2012 230 3 0 11 0 0 7 0 251
2013 219 2 0 7 0 0 9 0 237
2014 200 2 1 9 0 0 8 0 220
2015 188 1 2 6 0 0 6 0 203
2016 196 1 1 5 0 0 6 0 209
2017 199 1 1 2 0 0 5 0 208
2018 204 0 2 1 0 0 7 0 214
2019 201 2 2 2 0 0 4 0 211
2020 196 2 2 3 0 0 5 0 208
2021 167 2 2 3 0 0 3 0 177
2022 167 0 2 4 0 0 1 0 174
2023 113 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 118

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Holcombe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 344 22.0 15.6 32
1990 337 23.0 14.6 42.7
1991 351 22.0 15.9 34.2
1992 348 21.0 16.5 33
1993 333 19.8 16.8 33
1994 334 19.0 17.6 38
1995 356 21.3 16.7 32
1996 356 21.3 16.7 32
1997 346 22.1 15.7 35.3
1998 346 21.1 16.4 30.9
1999 337 23.0 14.7 38
2000 349 23.0 15.2 36.7
2001 370 23.0 16.1 37
2002 336 22.5 14.9 42.6
2003 336 22.5 14.9 42.6
2004 325 27.4 11.9 42.8
2005 296 28.6 10.3 n/a
2006 272 24.6 11.1 n/a
2007 263 22.6 11.6 49.4
2008 270 20.9 12.9 53.3
2009 245 20.1 12.2 51.4
2010 253 21.3 11.8 58.1
2011 258 19.3 13.3 63.2
2012 251 19.3 12.9 63.3
2013 237 18.7 12.6 62.9
2014 220 19.0 11.5 61.4
2015 203 n/a n/a 58.1
2016 209 19.0 11.0 55
2017 208 16.1 12.8 49.5
2018 214 17.9 11.9 45.3
2019 211 16.8 12.5 60.7
2020 208 17.1 12.1 57.2
2021 177 16.6 10.6 65
2022 174 16.3 10.6 58.6
2023 118 11.7 10.0 61

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 Holcombe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 344 22.0 15.6 32
1990 337 23.0 14.6 42.7
1991 351 22.0 15.9 34.2
1992 348 21.0 16.5 33
1993 333 19.8 16.8 33
1994 334 19.0 17.6 38
1995 356 21.3 16.7 32
1996 356 21.3 16.7 32
1997 346 22.1 15.7 35.3
1998 346 21.1 16.4 30.9
1999 337 23.0 14.7 38
2000 349 23.0 15.2 36.7
2001 370 23.0 16.1 37
2002 336 22.5 14.9 42.6
2003 336 22.5 14.9 42.6
2004 325 27.4 11.9 42.8
2005 296 28.6 10.3 n/a
2006 272 24.6 11.1 n/a
2007 263 22.6 11.6 49.4
2008 270 20.9 12.9 53.3
2009 245 20.1 12.2 51.4
2010 253 21.3 11.8 58.1
2011 258 19.3 13.3 63.2
2012 251 19.3 12.9 63.3
2013 237 18.7 12.6 62.9
2014 220 19.0 11.5 61.4
2015 203 n/a n/a 58.1
2016 209 19.0 11.0 55
2017 208 16.1 12.8 49.5
2018 214 17.9 11.9 45.3
2019 211 16.8 12.5 60.7
2020 208 17.1 12.1 57.2
2021 177 16.6 10.6 65
2022 174 16.3 10.6 58.6
2023 118 11.7 10.0 61

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 Holcombe Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,210 (7.9%) $14,054 (92.1%) $15,264
2020 $1,206 (7.8%) $14,342 (92.2%) $15,548
2021 $2,004 (10.8%) $16,474 (89.2%) $18,477

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Holcombe Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 630th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 862nd of 1067 Elementary schools
 20%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holcombe Elementary)45.85.6
 40.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Holcombe School District)45.85.6
 40.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Holcombe Elementary)66.738.9
 27.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake Holcombe School District)66.738.9
 27.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Holcombe Elementary)3526.3
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Holcombe School District)3526.3
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Holcombe Elementary)5026.3
 23.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lake Holcombe School District)5026.3
 23.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Holcombe Elementary)7063.2
 6.8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Lake Holcombe School District)7063.2
 6.8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Holcombe Elementary)6542.1
 22.9%
   4th Grade Science (Lake Holcombe School District)6542.1
 22.9%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Holcombe Elementary)23.511.1
 12.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Holcombe School District)23.511.1
 12.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Holcombe Elementary)41.222.2
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lake Holcombe School District)41.222.2
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Holcombe Elementary)19.238.5
 19.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Holcombe School District)19.238.5
 19.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.738.4
 3.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Holcombe Elementary)23.17.7
 15.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lake Holcombe School District)23.17.7
 15.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.539.7
 3.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Holcombe Elementary)23.818.8
 5.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Holcombe School District)23.823.5
 0.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.538.6
 6.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Holcombe Elementary)19.125
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lake Holcombe School District)19.123.5
 4.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.734.4
 5.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Holcombe Elementary)16.746.7
 30%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Holcombe School District)16.746.7
 30%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.333.6
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Holcombe Elementary)16.713.3
 3.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lake Holcombe School District)16.713.3
 3.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.530.8
 5.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Holcombe Elementary)41.733.3
 8.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Lake Holcombe School District)41.733.3
 8.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.1
 7%
8th Grade Science (Holcombe Elementary)58.346.7
 11.7%
   8th Grade Science (Lake Holcombe School District)58.346.7
 11.7%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.5
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students211118
 44.1%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander00
White201113
 43.8%
Two or More Races41
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.7%61%
 0.4%


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Students at Holcombe Elementary are 96% White, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Holcombe Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Holcombe High

Holcombe Elementary ranks in the bottom 20.5% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 118 students attended Holcombe Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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