Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Blvd. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
West Blvd. Elementary School's student population of 315 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Blvd. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Blvd. Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1711 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
33%
15%
White
43%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Blvd. Elementary School's ranking?
West Blvd. Elementary School is ranked #1711 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are West Blvd. Elementary School often compared to?
West Blvd. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eliot Battle Elementary School, Thomas Benton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend West Blvd. Elementary School?
315 students attend West Blvd. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of West Blvd. Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Blvd. Elementary School?
West Blvd. Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Blvd. Elementary School offer ?
West Blvd. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is West Blvd. Elementary School part of?
West Blvd. Elementary School is part of Columbia 93 School District.
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