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Russell Blvd. Elementary School vs. Shepard Blvd. Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Russell Blvd. Elementary School
1800 W Rollins Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Shepard Blvd. Elementary School
2616 Shepard Blvd
Columbia, MO 65201
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Russell Blvd. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Russell Blvd. Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shepard Blvd. Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
469 students
547 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Russell Blvd. Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Shepard Blvd. Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Russell Blvd. Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shepard Blvd. Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Russell Blvd. Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Shepard Blvd. Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Russell Blvd. Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Columbia 93 School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Shepard Blvd. Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Columbia 93 School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#497 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
#1714 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Russell Blvd. Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Shepard Blvd. Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 30% in MO)
18%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Russell Blvd. Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Columbia 93 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shepard Blvd. Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Columbia 93 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 30% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
33%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Russell Blvd. Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Columbia 93 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shepard Blvd. Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Columbia 93 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Russell Blvd. Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Columbia 93 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shepard Blvd. Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Columbia 93 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Russell Blvd. Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Shepard Blvd. Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
29
Kindergarten Students
82
82
Grade 1 Students
84
87
Grade 2 Students
83
84
Grade 3 Students
81
89
Grade 4 Students
73
95
Grade 5 Students
66
81

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Russell Blvd. Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Columbia 93 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Shepard Blvd. Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Columbia 93 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Russell Blvd. Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Columbia 93 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Shepard Blvd. Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Columbia 93 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Russell Blvd. Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Columbia 93 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Shepard Blvd. Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Columbia 93 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
80%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Russell Blvd. Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Columbia 93 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Shepard Blvd. Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Columbia 93 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
8%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Russell Blvd. Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Columbia 93 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Shepard Blvd. Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Columbia 93 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.35
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Russell Blvd. Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Columbia 93 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Shepard Blvd. Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Columbia 93 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
62%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Russell Blvd. Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Columbia 93 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Shepard Blvd. Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Columbia 93 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Russell Blvd. Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Columbia 93 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Shepard Blvd. Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Columbia 93 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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