NELL HOLCOMB R-IV

Located at 6547 State Highway 177 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the Nell Holcomb R-IV School District operates as an active, traditional public school system serving early childhood through early adolescent learners. Nestled in a rural fringe setting within the broader Cape Girardeau metropolitan area, this single-school district provides a seamless academic pathway spanning pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. By focusing exclusively on elementary and middle school development, Nell Holcomb R-IV creates a cohesive learning environment designed to prepare young students for academic success before they transition to secondary education.

The district maintains a close-knit school community with an overall enrollment of 249 students, comprising 121 female and 128 male learners across its grade levels. Demonstrating a deep commitment to individualized student support and academic care, Nell Holcomb R-IV is backed by a robust workforce of 89 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes a dedicated faculty of 58 classroom teachers, alongside 4 instructional aides and 27 support personnel. This exceptional staffing structure ensures highly personalized instruction and strong operational support, fostering a nurturing, well-resourced educational setting for local families and researchers evaluating community-centered public education.