Alma Schrader Elem. vs Nell Holcomb Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alma Schrader Elem.
Cape Girardeau · Public elementary · Grades K–4
332 students
Nell Holcomb Elem.
Cape Girardeau · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
249 students
| Measure | Alma Schrader Elem. Cape Girardeau, Missouri | Nell Holcomb Elem. Cape Girardeau, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #597 of 1,159 | #581 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #23080 of 50,301 | #22720 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 332 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| city | Cape Girardeau | Cape Girardeau |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (52.9 vs 53.5).
- •Alma Schrader Elem. does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Alma Schrader Elem. does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Nell Holcomb Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 100%).
- •Nell Holcomb Elem. does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 11.1).
- •Alma Schrader Elem. is the larger school with 332 students compared with 249.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alma Schrader Elem. better than Nell Holcomb Elem.?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alma Schrader Elem. and Nell Holcomb Elem.?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Cape Girardeau and Cape Girardeau in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alma Schrader Elem.: 332. Nell Holcomb Elem.: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alma Schrader Elem. and Nell Holcomb Elem. rank in Missouri?
Alma Schrader Elem. is 597th of 1,159 and Nell Holcomb Elem. is 581st of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).