Billings Elem. vs Nell Holcomb Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 363 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Billings Elem.
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
249 students
Nell Holcomb Elem.
Cape Girardeau · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
249 students
| Measure | Billings Elem. Billings, Missouri | Nell Holcomb Elem. Cape Girardeau, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #534 of 1,159 | #581 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #21494 of 50,301 | #22720 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 249 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.8% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Billings | Cape Girardeau |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Billings Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 53.5).
- •Billings Elem. does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Billings Elem. does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Nell Holcomb Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 45.8%).
- •Nell Holcomb Elem. does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 13.1).
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 Billings Elem. better than Nell Holcomb Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Billings Elem. ranks higher (55.2 vs 53.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Billings Elem. and Nell Holcomb Elem.?
About 363 km in a straight line, between Billings and Cape Girardeau in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Billings Elem.: 249. Nell Holcomb Elem.: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Billings Elem. and Nell Holcomb Elem. rank in Missouri?
Billings Elem. is 534th of 1,159 and Nell Holcomb Elem. is 581st of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).