Holcomb Elementary School
Tel:
(479) 527-3610
Holcomb Elementary School serves 656 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Holcomb Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Holcomb Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Holcomb Elementary School's student population of 656 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 656 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
Holcomb Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Holcomb Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #178 out of 1008 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 13% |
| Black | 9% | 20% |
| White | 70% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fayetteville School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Holcomb Elementary School is Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Woodland Junior High School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Holt Middle School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fayetteville Holt Middle School Grades: 5-6 | 459 students
0.7 miles
2365 N Rupple Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 527-3670 0.7 5-6 459 - Fayetteville Asbell Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 324 students
2.0 miles
1500 N Sang Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3080 2.0 K-4 324 - Fayetteville Owl Creek School Grades: K-6 | 762 students
2.5 miles
375 N Rupple Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 718-0200 2.5 K-6 762 - Fayetteville Leverett Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 276 students
2.8 miles
1124 W Cleveland St
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3077 2.8 K-4 276 - Fayetteville Woodland Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 746 students
3.0 miles
1 E Poplar St
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3067 3.0 7-8 746
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