Holcomb Elementary

Summary:

Holcomb Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Holcomb, Missouri, with 226 students. The school is part of the Holcomb R-III school district, which is ranked 268 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Holcomb Elementary has faced significant challenges, with its statewide ranking ranging from 635 out of 908 Missouri elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 717 out of 906 in 2023-2024. The school's chronic absenteeism rates have consistently been high, ranging from 17.0% to 20.0% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average and most of the nearby schools. Additionally, Holcomb Elementary's test scores in mathematics, science, and English language arts are consistently below the state averages across all grade levels, with the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in mathematics at just 23.6% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 40.8%. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 98.66% to 100% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average and most of the nearby schools, such as Risco Elementary and Malden Lower Elementary.

The challenges faced by Holcomb Elementary suggest that the school may benefit from targeted interventions and support to address areas of concern, such as student attendance and academic achievement. Strategies to improve student attendance and support the school's predominantly low-income student population could be beneficial in helping to improve student outcomes and close the performance gap with nearby schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

102 S Cherry
Holcomb, MO 63852-0190

(573) 792-3550

District: Holcomb R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
717^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,315

Students who attend Holcomb Elementary usually attend:

High:

Holcomb High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 236

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.3%

Hispanic:

9.7%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Holcomb Elementary ranks worse than 79.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.26. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.3%), Hispanic (9.7%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holcomb Elementary is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare Holcomb Elementary employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holcomb Elementary is $12,315.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Holcomb Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Holcomb Elementary 717^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Holcomb Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Holcomb R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Holcomb R-III 268^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Holcomb Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Holcomb Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	31.70	840^th	1074	21.8%
2007	21.31	969^th	1080	10.3%
2008	34.11	842^nd	1084	22.3%
2009	41.34	703^rd	1053	33.2%
2010	51.66	553^rd	1066	48.1%
2011	56.62	494^th	1088	54.6%
2012	58.10	482^nd	1085	55.6%
2013	45.48	671^st	1108	39.4%
2014	42.61	692^nd	1089	36.5%
2015	36.39	753^rd	1058	28.8%
2016	36.97	599^th	865	30.8%
2017	34.60	732^nd	1032	29.1%
2018	25.65	827^th	1045	20.9%
2019	22.37	865^th	1052	17.8%
2021	33.10	624^th	901	30.7%
2022	31.49	635^th	908	30.1%
2024	21.26	717^th	906	20.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Holcomb Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	42.17	551^st	887	37.9%
2019	39.50	602^nd	907	33.6%
2021	65.59	121^st	574	78.9%
2022	61.82	146^th	532	72.6%
2024	44.66	338^th	625	45.9%

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Rank History for White students at Holcomb Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	18.71	804^th	898	10.5%
2019	16.01	853^rd	917	7.0%
2021	21.89	566^th	691	18.1%
2022	9.56	641^st	675	5.0%
2024	12.73	616^th	668	7.8%

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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 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	208	208
1992	221	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	221
1993	243	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	243
1994	248	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
1995	241	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	243
1996	241	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	243
1997	278	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	285
1998	273	0	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
1999	284	0	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	303
2000	292	0	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	305
2001	303	0	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	314
2002	345	2	0	42	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
2003	345	2	0	42	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
2004	335	4	0	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	375
2005	327	2	0	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	369
2006	339	8	0	55	0	n/a	n/a	0	402
2007	322	2	0	58	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
2008	320	2	0	46	0	n/a	n/a	0	368
2009	311	1	0	55	0	n/a	n/a	0	367
2010	286	1	0	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	325
2011	263	1	0	45	0	0	0	0	309
2012	284	0	1	50	0	0	0	0	335
2013	279	5	0	59	1	0	0	0	344
2014	278	2	0	65	1	0	4	0	350
2015	256	0	0	51	1	0	2	0	310
2016	255	0	0	52	0	0	2	0	309
2017	242	2	0	44	0	0	8	0	296
2018	240	0	0	33	0	0	12	0	285
2019	245	0	0	36	0	0	13	0	294
2020	232	0	0	34	0	0	3	0	269
2021	202	1	0	31	0	0	5	0	239
2022	187	1	0	27	0	2	7	0	224
2023	192	1	0	24	0	1	8	0	226
2024	206	1	0	23	0	1	5	0	236

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 Holcomb Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	208	14.3	14.5	n/a
1992	221	14.0	15.7	n/a
1993	243	12.8	19.0	64.2
1994	248	14.3	17.3	53.2
1995	243	17.5	13.9	51
1996	243	17.5	13.9	51
1997	285	19.2	14.8	36.5
1998	287	20.3	14.1	39.4
1999	303	20.3	14.9	38.9
2000	305	19.9	15.3	39.3
2001	314	20.2	15.5	0
2002	389	24.0	16.2	40.9
2003	389	24.0	16.2	40.9
2004	375	25.0	15.0	53.9
2005	369	26.6	13.9	52.8
2006	402	28.6	14.1	48.5
2007	382	27.5	13.9	61.8
2008	368	32.0	11.5	57.3
2009	367	31.0	11.8	54.8
2010	325	29.5	11.0	61.8
2011	309	27.1	11.3	56.6
2012	335	26.3	12.7	57.6
2013	344	25.7	13.3	57.8
2014	350	22.8	15.3	65.4
2015	310	25.0	12.4	100
2016	309	26.0	11.8	99
2017	296	22.1	13.3	100
2018	285	22.1	12.8	100
2019	294	20.8	14.0	99
2020	269	23.7	11.3	98.9
2021	239	20.9	11.4	98.7
2022	224	20.5	10.8	98.7
2023	226	20.1	11.2	100
2024	236	20.0	11.8	100

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 Holcomb Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	208	14.3	14.5	n/a
1992	221	14.0	15.7	n/a
1993	243	12.8	19.0	64.2
1994	248	14.3	17.3	53.2
1995	243	17.5	13.9	51
1996	243	17.5	13.9	51
1997	285	19.2	14.8	36.5
1998	287	20.3	14.1	39.4
1999	303	20.3	14.9	38.9
2000	305	19.9	15.3	39.3
2001	314	20.2	15.5	0
2002	389	24.0	16.2	40.9
2003	389	24.0	16.2	40.9
2004	375	25.0	15.0	53.9
2005	369	26.6	13.9	52.8
2006	402	28.6	14.1	48.5
2007	382	27.5	13.9	61.8
2008	368	32.0	11.5	57.3
2009	367	31.0	11.8	54.8
2010	325	29.5	11.0	61.8
2011	309	27.1	11.3	56.6
2012	335	26.3	12.7	57.6
2013	344	25.7	13.3	57.8
2014	350	22.8	15.3	65.4
2015	310	25.0	12.4	100
2016	309	26.0	11.8	99
2017	296	22.1	13.3	100
2018	285	22.1	12.8	100
2019	294	20.8	14.0	99
2020	269	23.7	11.3	98.9
2021	239	20.9	11.4	98.7
2022	224	20.5	10.8	98.7
2023	226	20.1	11.2	100
2024	236	20.0	11.8	100

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 Holcomb Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,082 (12.4%)	$7,659 (87.6%)	$8,741
2020	$1,424 (15.3%)	$7,895 (84.7%)	$9,319
2021	$1,310 (11.9%)	$9,684 (88.1%)	$10,994
2022	$3,790 (30.8%)	$8,526 (69.2%)	$12,315

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Holcomb Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 865^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 635^th of 908 Elementary schools	12.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holcomb Elementary)	31	36	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holcomb R-III)	31	36	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	41.4	7.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Holcomb Elementary)	21.3	27.3	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Holcomb R-III)	21.3	27.3	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Holcomb Elementary)	17	33.4	16.4%
5th Grade Science (Holcomb R-III)	17	33.4	16.4%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.6	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Holcomb Elementary)	38.3	41.7	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Holcomb R-III)	38.3	41.7	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44	3.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Holcomb Elementary)	36.9	25	11.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Holcomb R-III)	36.9	25	11.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	41.6	0.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Holcomb Elementary)	36.9	17.9	19%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Holcomb R-III)	36.9	17.9	19%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	39.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	294	226	23.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	36	24	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	245	192	21.6%
Two or More Races	13	8	38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99%	100%	1%

Schools Near Holcomb Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	236	20	11.8	100.0%	206 (87.3%)	1 (0.4%)	23 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.1%)	21.3	717^th of 906 public elementary schools	20.9%					(n/a)	23.6	20.9	12.6	27.0	28.2			28.2		$12,315	$3,790	$8,526
Clarkton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	Hwy 162	Clarkton	63837	Dunklin County	Clarkton C-4	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 448-3712	156	14	11.4	98.1%	102 (65.4%)	16 (10.3%)	32 (20.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	9.1	841^st of 906 public elementary schools	7.2%		10.9	809^th of 898 public elementary schools	9.9%	32	19.2		4.2	20.8	8.4	19.2		12.5	7.3	$11,313	$2,051	$9,261
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	266	24	11.0	99.6%	246 (92.5%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	34.5	612^th of 906 public elementary schools	32.5%		28	682^nd of 898 public elementary schools	24.1%	70		51.6	21.8	33.4				32.7	19.6	$10,373	$3,820	$6,554
Gideon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	400 Main	Gideon	63848	New Madrid County	Gideon 37	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 448-3447	121	14	8.7	100.0%	118 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					23.2	9.2				$14,459	$3,221	$11,238
H. Byron Masterson Elementary	Public	K-2	1600 Ely St	Kennett	63857	Dunklin County	Kennett 39	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 717-1115	436	34	12.7	99.3%	218 (50.0%)	147 (33.7%)	41 (9.4%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.7%)								(n/a)										$8,606	$2,946	$5,661
Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	1600 Ely Street	Kennett	63857	Dunklin County	Kennett 39	No	No	No	No	(573) 717-1115	95	4	23.7	96.8%	52 (54.7%)	25 (26.3%)	6 (6.3%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (11.6%)								(n/a)
Malden Lower Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Burkhart St	Malden	63863	Dunklin County	Malden R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 276-5791	449	37	12.2	100.4%	257 (57.2%)	137 (30.5%)	21 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.1%)	26	687^th of 906 public elementary schools	24.2%		25.4	705^th of 898 public elementary schools	21.5%	18	36.3	19.4	16.0		28.1	28.3	41.9	20.0		$11,602	$3,657	$7,944
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	102	10	10.0	100.0%	93 (91.2%)	8 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	17.1	759^th of 906 public elementary schools	16.2%					(n/a)	14.3		26.4			14.3				$13,145	$546	$12,599
South Elementary	Public	3-5	920 S Kennett St	Kennett	63857	Dunklin County	Kennett 39	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 717-1130	403	33	12.3	99.3%	218 (54.1%)	136 (33.7%)	40 (9.9%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	42.5	537^th of 906 public elementary schools	40.7%		43.6	528^th of 898 public elementary schools	41.2%	9	31.8	35.8	35.3		45.1	33.2	36.8	37.7		$9,100	$3,414	$5,686
Risco Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	Hwy 62	Risco	63874	New Madrid County	Risco R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 396-5501	84	11	7.3	64.3%	78 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.6%)	72.6	227^th of 906 public elementary schools	74.9%					(n/a)		73.6		78.8		25.0				$14,274	$1,018	$13,256

Frequently Asked Questions about Holcomb Elementary

What district is Holcomb Elementary in?

Holcomb R-III

What schools do graduates of Holcomb Elementary attend?

Students who attend Holcomb Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Holcomb High

How many students attend Holcomb Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 236 students attended Holcomb Elementary.

Is Holcomb Elementary a good school?

Holcomb Elementary ranks in the bottom 20.9% of Missouri elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Holcomb Elementary?

Students at Holcomb Elementary are 87% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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