NELL HOLCOMB ELEM.

NELL HOLCOMB ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NELL HOLCOMB R-IV school district, located in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO with about 280 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, NELL HOLCOMB ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Nell Holcomb Elementary School, located at 6547 State Hwy 177 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, serves as a rural K-8 school that prides itself on maintaining a close-knit, community-focused educational environment. Because it is a K-8 facility, the school provides a unique continuity for students, allowing them to remain in the same learning community throughout their formative elementary and middle school years. This structure often fosters strong relationships between staff, students, and families, creating a supportive atmosphere where students are well-known by their teachers and peers.

Academically, Nell Holcomb is recognized for its commitment to student growth and small-school values, often prioritizing individualized attention and a robust core curriculum. The school serves as a central hub for the surrounding rural area, emphasizing active community involvement and a stable, family-oriented culture. By focusing on academic development alongside character building, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school with a strong foundation and a clear sense of belonging.

For more information, contact NELL HOLCOMB ELEM. at (573) 334-3644 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6547 STATE HWY 177
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701-8690
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NELL HOLCOMB ELEM. is a public Title I school in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO with about 280 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
NELL HOLCOMB R-IV
Total Students:
280
Teachers:
25
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 280 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NELL HOLCOMB ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
84.6%
Black or African American
13.2%
Hispanic/Latino
1.4%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.