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#1043 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 47% in state
Nell Holcomb Elem.
Elementary School · Nell Holcomb R-iv · Cape Girardeau, MO
A Nell Holcomb R-iv elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6547 STATE HWY 177, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
- Math 42% vs MO 48% (2024)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nell Holcomb Elem. score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Nell Holcomb Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,094/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cape Girardeau), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,904
Median home value
$209,600
Median rent
$863/mo
College educated
39.5%
Homeownership
60.2%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanchard Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–4 | 4.8 mi | 303 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Nell Holcomb R-iv
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,008NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nell Holcomb Elem. is listed in NELL HOLCOMB R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nell Holcomb Elem.
Nell Holcomb Elem. is a public elementary school in Cape Girardeau, MO, part of Nell Holcomb R-iv, serving approximately 241 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,043 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nell Holcomb Elem.
What grades does Nell Holcomb Elem. serve?
Nell Holcomb Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Nell Holcomb Elem.?
Nell Holcomb Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nell Holcomb Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Nell Holcomb Elem. is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nell Holcomb Elem. rank in MO?
Nell Holcomb Elem. ranks #1,043 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Nell Holcomb Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Nell Holcomb Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Nell Holcomb Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nell Holcomb Elem. has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Nell Holcomb Elem. a charter school?
No, Nell Holcomb Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nell Holcomb Elem. a Title I school?
No, Nell Holcomb Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nell Holcomb Elem.?
39.8% of students at Nell Holcomb Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 241
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cape Girardeau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (573) 334-3644
- Area population (ZIP 63701)
- 38,809
- Area average commute
- 16.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63701; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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