Top Rankings
Nell Holcomb R-IV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 241 students in Nell Holcomb R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public School in Nell Holcomb R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
2,477 Schools
# Students
241 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nell Holcomb R-IV School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#305 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
8%
15%
% White
90%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,029 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,066 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,029
$15,081
Spending / Student
$18,066
$13,908
Best Nell Holcomb R-IV School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nell Holcomb Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6547 State Hwy 177
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-3644
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-3644
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nell Holcomb R-IV School District?
Nell Holcomb R-IV School District manages 1 public schools serving 241 students.
What is the rank of Nell Holcomb R-IV School District?
Nell Holcomb R-IV School District is ranked #313 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nell Holcomb R-IV School District?
90% of Nell Holcomb R-IV School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nell Holcomb R-IV School District?
Nell Holcomb R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Nell Holcomb R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,066 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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