Holcomb Elementary School

Holcomb Elementary School in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is a public K–4 school with about 578 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 18:1. It is one of the best elementary schools in Fayetteville, and its students do well in school. About 66% of students are good at math and 54% are good at reading, both of which are above the state average. The students come from a variety of backgrounds: about 70% are White, 13% are Hispanic, 6% are Black or African American, and the rest are from other races. About 28.5% of the students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Holcomb Elementary is part of the Fayetteville School District and is located at 2900 N Salem Rd. It has access to helpful resources and is in a family-friendly community, which makes it a great place for kids to get a strong, well-rounded elementary education in a safe and caring environment.

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.