Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary

Summary:

Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia, Missouri, serving 634 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Columbia 93 School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks in the top 25-30% of Missouri elementary schools, with strong academic achievement and excellent support for its diverse student population.

Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary's academic performance is notably strong, with proficiency rates on state assessments that exceed the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics and English language arts. The school also stands out for its exceptional performance in serving its English Language Learner students, who consistently rank among the top 5-10% of Missouri elementary schools. When compared to nearby schools in the Columbia 93 district, such as Thomas Benton Elementary and Ulysses S. Grant Elementary, Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary demonstrates significantly higher academic achievement.

The school's consistent performance over time, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking in the top 25-30% of Missouri elementary schools, suggests a stable and effective educational program that supports student learning and growth across multiple grade levels and subject areas. While the school's overall performance is strong, there may be opportunities to further improve in areas such as reducing chronic absenteeism rates and enhancing the performance of its Multi-racial student subgroup. By maintaining its focus on continuous improvement, Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary can continue to provide an excellent educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 201 Park Deville
       Columbia, MO  65203-0009


(573) 214-3570

District: Columbia 93

SchoolDigger Rank:
223rd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,501 Help


Students who attend Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Smithton Middle
High:    David H. Hickman High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  638

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.5%
African American:
16.6%
Asian:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.5% Help


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Compare Details Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary ranks better than 75.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 8th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Columbia 93 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.8. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.5%), African American (16.6%), Asian (11%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary is 16.1. 19 elementary schools in the Columbia 93 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary is $11,501. 20 elementary schools in the Columbia 93 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary 223rd of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Columbia 93:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia 93 159th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 78.72 140th 1074 87.0%
2007 76.35 162nd 1080 85.0%
2008 70.03 248th 1084 77.1%
2009 72.31 232nd 1053 78.0%
2010 78.49 170th 1066 84.1%
2011 77.90 176th 1088 83.8%
2012 80.05 140th 1085 87.1%
2013 85.37 93rd 1108 91.6%
2014 77.48 182nd 1089 83.3%
2015 67.92 313th 1058 70.4%
2016 68.60 266th 865 69.2%
2017 65.73 353rd 1032 65.8%
2018 68.70 301st 1045 71.2%
2019 69.81 272nd 1052 74.1%
2021 65.19 305th 901 66.1%
2022 66.73 279th 908 69.3%
2023 71.01 230th 898 74.4%
2024 72.80 223rd 906 75.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.29 38th 41 7.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 74.42 4th 52 92.3%
2023 87.06 3rd 50 94.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.68 652nd 887 26.5%
2019 40.08 592nd 907 34.7%
2021 54.36 206th 574 64.1%
2022 55.61 185th 532 65.2%
2023 63.23 157th 611 74.3%
2024 60.17 185th 625 70.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.97 7th 70 90.0%
2019 69.69 19th 91 79.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.66 17th 23 26.1%
2019 52.57 16th 24 33.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.81 111th 243 54.3%
2019 78.96 32nd 250 87.2%
2023 42.92 101st 185 45.4%
2024 48.30 78th 191 59.2%
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Rank History for White students at Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.25 227th 898 74.7%
2019 70.47 222nd 917 75.8%
2021 67.77 202nd 691 70.8%
2022 77.62 136th 675 79.9%
2023 70.52 175th 673 74.0%
2024 74.11 151st 668 77.4%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 470 46 40 15 2 n/a n/a 0 573
2003 470 46 40 15 2 n/a n/a 0 573
2004 514 66 49 17 1 n/a n/a 0 647
2005 512 67 54 20 2 n/a n/a 0 655
2006 487 73 73 22 1 n/a n/a 0 656
2007 511 77 76 23 0 n/a n/a 0 687
2008 520 60 84 26 0 n/a n/a 0 690
2009 511 64 93 28 0 n/a n/a 0 696
2010 462 74 114 37 0 n/a n/a 0 687
2011 454 59 106 44 0 0 39 0 702
2012 414 53 91 50 0 0 41 0 649
2013 444 55 89 44 1 0 49 0 682
2014 451 56 95 48 2 0 38 0 690
2015 472 77 91 51 2 1 42 0 736
2016 457 79 92 43 4 0 48 0 723
2017 422 80 86 39 0 0 64 0 691
2018 393 105 91 43 0 0 61 0 693
2019 408 88 84 44 0 1 73 0 698
2020 407 70 88 34 0 3 72 0 674
2021 364 78 82 34 0 2 60 0 620
2022 365 85 80 43 1 1 73 0 648
2023 351 93 77 39 2 2 70 0 634
2024 354 106 70 39 2 0 67 0 638

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 573 35.3 16.2 14.3
2003 573 35.3 16.2 14.3
2004 647 38.4 16.8 17.5
2005 655 38.3 17.1 16.9
2006 656 39.6 16.6 16.2
2007 687 38.5 17.8 16.4
2008 690 41.8 16.5 18.7
2009 696 42.8 16.3 19.1
2010 687 41.5 16.5 23.9
2011 702 39.2 17.8 23.1
2012 649 36.9 17.5 23
2013 682 37.7 18.0 20.2
2014 690 38.8 17.7 23.6
2015 736 41.0 17.9 30.3
2016 723 43.0 16.8 28.6
2017 691 41.3 16.7 28.9
2018 693 43.5 15.9 31.5
2019 698 42.1 16.5 34
2020 674 43.1 15.6 32.6
2021 620 38.4 16.1 39.2
2022 648 38.4 16.8 33.3
2023 634 40.0 15.8 35
2024 638 39.4 16.1 37.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 573 35.3 16.2 14.3
2003 573 35.3 16.2 14.3
2004 647 38.4 16.8 17.5
2005 655 38.3 17.1 16.9
2006 656 39.6 16.6 16.2
2007 687 38.5 17.8 16.4
2008 690 41.8 16.5 18.7
2009 696 42.8 16.3 19.1
2010 687 41.5 16.5 23.9
2011 702 39.2 17.8 23.1
2012 649 36.9 17.5 23
2013 682 37.7 18.0 20.2
2014 690 38.8 17.7 23.6
2015 736 41.0 17.9 30.3
2016 723 43.0 16.8 28.6
2017 691 41.3 16.7 28.9
2018 693 43.5 15.9 31.5
2019 698 42.1 16.5 34
2020 674 43.1 15.6 32.6
2021 620 38.4 16.1 39.2
2022 648 38.4 16.8 33.3
2023 634 40.0 15.8 35
2024 638 39.4 16.1 37.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $316 (3.2%) $9,564 (96.8%) $9,880
2020 $282 (2.8%) $9,838 (97.2%) $10,120
2021 $496 (4.3%) $10,953 (95.7%) $11,449
2022 $470 (4.1%) $11,030 (95.9%) $11,501

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 272nd of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 230th of 898 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary)59.346.1
 13.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)39.432.4
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary)59.840
 19.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia 93)43.138.2
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary)58.547.9
 10.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)4837.2
 10.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary)53.153.8
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia 93)46.941.2
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary)55.762.6
 6.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)46.538.9
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary)52.255.2
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Columbia 93)42.439.3
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary)45.958.3
 12.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia 93)4542.9
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students698634
 9.2%
African American8893
 5.7%
American Indian02
Asian8477
 8.3%
Hispanic4439
 11.4%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White408351
 14%
Two or More Races7370
 4.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34%35%
 1.1%


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Students at Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary are 55% White, 17% African American, 11% Asian, 11% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary ranks 223rd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Smithton Middle
High : David H. Hickman High

In the 2023-24 school year, 638 students attended Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary.


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