Blanchard Elem. vs Nell Holcomb Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blanchard Elem.
Cape Girardeau · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
326 students
Nell Holcomb Elem.
Cape Girardeau · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
249 students
| Measure | Blanchard Elem. Cape Girardeau, Missouri | Nell Holcomb Elem. Cape Girardeau, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #458 of 1,159 | #581 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #19097 of 50,301 | #22720 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 326 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| city | Cape Girardeau | Cape Girardeau |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blanchard Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 53.5).
- •Blanchard Elem. does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Blanchard Elem. does better on reading proficiency (67% 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 12.1).
- •Blanchard Elem. is the larger school with 326 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 Blanchard Elem. better than Nell Holcomb Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Blanchard Elem. ranks higher (58.6 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 Blanchard Elem. and Nell Holcomb Elem.?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Cape Girardeau and Cape Girardeau in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blanchard Elem.: 326. Nell Holcomb Elem.: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blanchard Elem. and Nell Holcomb Elem. rank in Missouri?
Blanchard Elem. is 458th of 1,159 and Nell Holcomb Elem. is 581st of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).