Holcomb Elementary School

2900 N Salem Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72704

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10/

Top 10%

Tel: (479) 527-3610

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Holcomb Elementary School serves 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.

Holcomb Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 627 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Holcomb Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Holcomb Elementary School's student population of 627 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Total Students

627 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

33 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Holcomb Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Holcomb Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#61 out of 993 schools
(Top 10%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Holcomb Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

65%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Holcomb Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

52%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Holcomb Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Holcomb Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

11%

14%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Holcomb Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

20%

White

67%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Holcomb Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.53

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Holcomb Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

27%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Holcomb Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Fayetteville School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Holcomb Elementary School's ranking?

Holcomb Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Holcomb Elementary School?

627 students attend Holcomb Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Holcomb Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Holcomb Elementary School?

Holcomb Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Holcomb Elementary School offer ?

Holcomb Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4

What school district is Holcomb Elementary School part of?

Holcomb Elementary School is part of Fayetteville School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 627 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education