How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Blanchard Elementary | Nell Holcomb Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO | Cape Girardeau, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 326 | 249 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.7:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 30.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Blanchard Elementary | Nell Holcomb Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,129 | $15,008 |
| District | Cape Girardeau Public Schools | Nell Holcomb R-IV School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Blanchard Elementary | Nell Holcomb Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49.1% | 84.7% |
| African American | 25.5% | 10.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% | 2.4% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 15.3% | 1.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Blanchard Elementary | Nell Holcomb Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 297:1 | 238:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 15 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.