Serving 538 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 12:1 is equal to 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 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shepard Blvd. Elementary serves the eastern part of Columbia, MO, covering an area of approximately 6.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shepard Blvd. Elementary School's student population of 538 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Shepard Blvd. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shepard Blvd. Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1714 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
33%
15%
White
30%
67%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shepard Blvd. Elementary School's ranking?
Shepard Blvd. Elementary School is ranked #1714 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Shepard Blvd. Elementary School often compared to?
Shepard Blvd. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Derby Ridge Elementary School, Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Shepard Blvd. Elementary School?
538 students attend Shepard Blvd. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Shepard Blvd. Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shepard Blvd. Elementary School?
Shepard Blvd. Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shepard Blvd. Elementary School offer ?
Shepard Blvd. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shepard Blvd. Elementary School part of?
Shepard Blvd. Elementary School is part of Columbia 93 School District.
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