Serving 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Holcomb Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Holcomb Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Holcomb, MO school district, encompassing approximately 68.7 square miles. Most students typically live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 5.7 miles to the school's boundaries and the furthest edge located 11.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Holcomb Elementary School's student population of 235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Holcomb Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holcomb Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1409 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holcomb Elementary School's ranking?
Holcomb Elementary School is ranked #1409 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Holcomb Elementary School?
235 students attend Holcomb Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Holcomb Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Holcomb Elementary School?
Holcomb Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Holcomb Elementary School offer ?
Holcomb Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Holcomb Elementary School part of?
Holcomb Elementary School is part of Holcomb R-III School District.
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