Holcomb Elementary took part in a district-wide food drive and fundraiser, which included a "Holcomb Hustle" fun run. These activities show that the school cares about the well-being of its students and getting families involved.

The new grading system gave Fayetteville Public Schools, the larger district, high marks as part of the 2024–25 statewide accountability ratings. Holcomb Elementary is one of the schools that got a "A" grade.

Q1. Do students at Holcomb Elementary get breakfast and lunch every day?

Ans. Yes, Holcomb serves breakfast and lunch to students every day and takes part in free or reduced-price lunch programs for families who qualify.

Q2. What kinds of help are there for students who need extra help with their schoolwork, social life, or behavior?

Ans. Holcomb has a team of professionals from different fields who meet once a week to help students who are having trouble with schoolwork, attendance, social skills, or behavior. This team includes a counselor, special education staff, an ELL teacher, and a speech pathologist.

Q3. Are there activities or classes outside of the regular school day that are fun or educational?

Ans. Yes, the school has enrichment activities and partnerships. For example, their campus has been used for community programs and summer camps like Camp Invention, which teach STEM subjects during breaks or holidays.

Q4. How many different races and ethnicities are represented in the student body?

Ans. The student body is made up of people from different races and ethnicities. About 70% are White, 13% are Hispanic, 6% are Black/African American, 3% are Asian, and the rest are from other groups.

Q5: How many students at Holcomb qualify for free or reduced-price lunch because they need it?

Ans. About 28.5% to 32.8% of students can get free or reduced-price lunch, which is lower than the average for many states. This suggests that families are not as economically disadvantaged as they could be.