Holcomb Elementary School

Summary:

Holcomb Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Oregon City, Oregon, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 528 students. The school is part of the Oregon City School District 62, which is ranked 42 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Holcomb Elementary School's academic performance has been mixed compared to the district and state averages. While the school's 5th grade ELA proficiency (55.1%) was higher than the district (49.7%) and state (46.9%) averages, their mathematics proficiency rates were consistently lower across all grade levels. Additionally, Holcomb's 5th grade science proficiency (27.5%) was also lower than the district (29.8%) and state (30.6%) averages. The school's student group performance highlights the need to address achievement gaps, particularly for white, multi-racial, and low-socioeconomic students.

Holcomb Elementary School's ranking and rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from 244 out of 706 Oregon elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 539 out of 709 in 2017-2018, and from 1 star out of 5 to 3 stars out of 5 in recent years. Compared to nearby schools, Gaffney Lane Elementary School has performed similarly, while Candy Lane Elementary School has had lower academic proficiency rates. Schools in the neighboring West Linn-Wilsonville School District, such as View Acres Elementary, have consistently outperformed Holcomb in academic proficiency.


Detail:

Public K-5

 14625 S Holcomb Blvd
       Oregon City, OR  97045-1399


(503) 785-8100

District: Oregon City School District 62

SchoolDigger Rank:
434th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,898 Help


Students who attend Holcomb Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Tumwata Middle School
High:    Oregon City Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.8 Help
Number of students:  546

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.2%
Hispanic:
10.8%
Two or more races:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Holcomb Elementary School ranks worse than 61.1% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Oregon City School District 62. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.11. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.2%), Hispanic (10.8%), two or more races (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Oregon City School District 62. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holcomb Elementary School is 22.8. 5 elementary schools in the Oregon City School District 62 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holcomb Elementary School is $14,898. 4 elementary schools in the Oregon City School District 62 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Holcomb Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Holcomb Elementary School 434th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Holcomb Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Oregon City School District 62:

SchoolDigger ranks Oregon City School District 62 42nd of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Holcomb Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Holcomb Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 56.49 261st 586 55.5%
2005 59.65 265th 629 57.9%
2006 73.19 128th 636 79.9%
2007 62.39 225th 652 65.5%
2008 62.27 251st 655 61.7%
2009 58.11 293rd 665 55.9%
2010 64.02 245th 674 63.6%
2011 56.04 307th 695 55.8%
2012 54.79 334th 730 54.2%
2013 62.26 262nd 707 62.9%
2014 52.48 340th 695 51.1%
2015 48.45 346th 706 51.0%
2016 46.50 366th 697 47.5%
2017 38.10 448th 701 36.1%
2018 27.73 539th 709 24.0%
2019 40.50 408th 705 42.1%
2022 58.50 244th 706 65.4%
2023 47.26 335th 706 52.5%
2024 36.11 434th 710 38.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Holcomb Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.30 154th 212 27.4%
2019 12.49 58th 61 4.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Holcomb Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.57 406th 481 15.6%
2019 49.29 122nd 303 59.7%
2022 61.44 52nd 215 75.8%
2023 35.10 139th 231 39.8%
2024 33.97 178th 299 40.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Holcomb Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.98 568th 640 11.3%
2019 37.63 408th 597 31.7%
2022 58.90 241st 703 65.7%
2023 36.73 384th 595 35.5%
2024 37.60 334th 523 36.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Holcomb Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.20 531st 681 22.0%
2019 41.19 372nd 621 40.1%
2022 66.98 173rd 646 73.2%
2023 43.22 333rd 652 48.9%
2024 30.57 460th 658 30.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Holcomb Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.25 489th 680 28.1%
2019 51.29 277th 623 55.5%
2022 49.14 305th 654 53.4%
2023 49.52 299th 665 55.0%
2024 41.14 355th 662 46.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Holcomb Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.24 343rd 475 27.8%
2023 56.84 102nd 360 71.7%
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Rank History for White students at Holcomb Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.63 593rd 683 13.2%
2019 34.40 453rd 662 31.6%
2022 55.85 263rd 666 60.5%
2023 39.34 387th 656 41.0%
2024 31.02 470th 670 29.9%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of 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: Oregon Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Open Quote It's the best school ever. The teachers and staff are so cooperative. They are the first school to actually do online class meetings on Zoom due to the pandemic. This school is willing to do anything to make sure its students have the best education possible. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Holcomb Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 301 2 23 6 3 n/a n/a 0 335
1989 296 1 19 6 2 n/a n/a 0 324
1990 319 0 12 9 6 n/a n/a 0 346
1991 336 3 13 7 2 n/a n/a 0 361
1992 385 2 7 10 3 n/a n/a 0 407
1993 365 0 14 3 3 n/a n/a 0 385
1994 363 0 11 5 8 n/a n/a 0 387
1995 404 2 4 25 3 n/a n/a 0 438
1996 404 2 4 25 3 n/a n/a 0 438
1997 403 3 4 19 2 n/a n/a 0 431
1998 421 3 0 11 3 n/a n/a 0 438
1999 406 0 7 21 7 n/a n/a 0 441
2000 412 4 0 16 7 n/a n/a 0 439
2001 398 10 6 15 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2002 379 2 5 17 10 n/a n/a 12 425
2003 379 2 5 17 10 n/a n/a 12 425
2004 388 3 4 19 6 n/a n/a 1 421
2005 369 7 7 15 7 n/a n/a 3 408
2006 379 7 11 20 9 n/a n/a 0 426
2007 376 6 11 24 9 n/a n/a 2 428
2008 396 4 11 24 13 n/a n/a 7 455
2009 421 3 9 25 16 n/a n/a 13 487
2010 492 1 8 45 12 n/a n/a 19 577
2011 460 2 3 56 13 7 25 0 566
2012 425 4 3 62 8 7 33 0 542
2013 437 5 2 62 2 6 33 0 547
2014 425 2 5 65 0 8 31 0 536
2015 386 4 3 54 0 6 35 0 488
2016 397 6 6 48 1 5 33 0 496
2017 380 6 4 43 2 7 38 0 480
2018 391 10 0 57 3 6 40 0 507
2019 471 10 1 58 2 9 35 0 586
2020 447 10 4 60 2 8 27 0 558
2021 344 10 9 44 1 6 27 0 441
2022 349 5 7 47 1 3 37 0 449
2023 405 6 6 51 1 6 52 1 528
2024 416 6 4 59 3 9 49 0 546

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 335 15.3 21.8 17.6
1989 324 14.8 21.8 17.6
1990 346 19.1 18.1 17.9
1991 361 19.5 18.5 12.2
1992 407 16.0 25.4 13.3
1993 385 20.3 19.0 14.8
1994 387 14.5 26.7 17.8
1995 438 16.0 27.4 26.5
1996 438 16.0 27.4 26.5
1997 431 17.0 25.4 21.3
1998 438 24.1 18.2 24.2
1999 441 20.5 21.5 30.4
2000 439 21.3 20.6 28
2001 429 21.6 19.9 28.9
2002 425 18.0 23.6 32.4
2003 425 18.0 23.6 32.4
2004 421 16.5 25.5 38.3
2005 408 17.3 23.6 39.5
2006 426 18.0 23.7 37.8
2007 428 22.0 19.5 34.5
2008 455 22.0 20.7 34.4
2009 487 23.7 20.5 42.4
2010 577 27.9 20.6 48
2011 566 24.8 22.7 53
2012 542 25.3 21.3 53.1
2013 547 22.7 24.0 55.6
2014 536 21.4 24.9 59
2015 488 23.0 21.2 57
2016 496 21.0 23.6 58.9
2017 480 26.2 18.2 48.5
2018 507 23.8 21.2 52.5
2019 586 21.0 27.9 45.4
2020 558 20.0 27.9 46.4
2021 441 20.9 21.1 n/a
2022 449 22.7 19.7 n/a
2023 528 21.3 24.7 42.8
2024 546 23.8 22.8 46.5

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 335 15.3 21.8 17.6
1989 324 14.8 21.8 17.6
1990 346 19.1 18.1 17.9
1991 361 19.5 18.5 12.2
1992 407 16.0 25.4 13.3
1993 385 20.3 19.0 14.8
1994 387 14.5 26.7 17.8
1995 438 16.0 27.4 26.5
1996 438 16.0 27.4 26.5
1997 431 17.0 25.4 21.3
1998 438 24.1 18.2 24.2
1999 441 20.5 21.5 30.4
2000 439 21.3 20.6 28
2001 429 21.6 19.9 28.9
2002 425 18.0 23.6 32.4
2003 425 18.0 23.6 32.4
2004 421 16.5 25.5 38.3
2005 408 17.3 23.6 39.5
2006 426 18.0 23.7 37.8
2007 428 22.0 19.5 34.5
2008 455 22.0 20.7 34.4
2009 487 23.7 20.5 42.4
2010 577 27.9 20.6 48
2011 566 24.8 22.7 53
2012 542 25.3 21.3 53.1
2013 547 22.7 24.0 55.6
2014 536 21.4 24.9 59
2015 488 23.0 21.2 57
2016 496 21.0 23.6 58.9
2017 480 26.2 18.2 48.5
2018 507 23.8 21.2 52.5
2019 586 21.0 27.9 45.4
2020 558 20.0 27.9 46.4
2021 441 20.9 21.1 n/a
2022 449 22.7 19.7 n/a
2023 528 21.3 24.7 42.8
2024 546 23.8 22.8 46.5

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 Holcomb Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $11,191
2020 n/a n/a $13,557
2021 n/a n/a $14,209
2022 n/a $15,602 (100.0%) $15,602
2023 $945 (6.3%) $13,953 (93.7%) $14,898

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Holcomb Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 408th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 335th of 706 Elementary schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holcomb Elementary School)42.523.1
 19.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon City School District 62)45.532.2
 13.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Holcomb Elementary School)3020
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon City School District 62)40.131.6
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Holcomb Elementary School)44.759.3
 14.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon City School District 62)55.442.7
 12.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Holcomb Elementary School)36.546.3
 9.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon City School District 62)46.935
 11.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Holcomb Elementary School)52.246.1
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon City School District 62)54.547.7
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Holcomb Elementary School)34.127.6
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon City School District 62)37.530.5
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Holcomb Elementary School)39.131
 8.1%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon City School District 62)41.832.1
 9.7%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students586528
 9.9%
African American106
 40%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian16
 500%
Hispanic5851
 12.1%
Pacific Islander96
 33.3%
White471405
 14%
Two or More Races3552
 48.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.4%42.8%
 2.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Holcomb Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 546 students attended Holcomb Elementary School.

Students who attend Holcomb Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tumwata Middle School
High : Oregon City Senior High School

Holcomb Elementary School ranks 434th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Holcomb Elementary School are 76% White, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% African American.


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