NELL HOLCOMB ELEM.

6547 STATE HWY 177
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701

249 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

249

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NELL HOLCOMB ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	6
Black	26
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	2

White
211 (84.7%)
Black
26 (10.4%)
Hispanic
6 (2.4%)
Two or More
3 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NELL HOLCOMB R-IV
Phone:	(573)334-3644
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 24

Grade 7 28

Grade 8 23