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Shepard Blvd. Elementary

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Shepard Blvd. Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 516 students. The school is part of the Columbia 93 School District, which is ranked 159 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shepard Blvd. Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 23.1% of 3rd graders, 19.7% of 4th graders, and 23.8% of 5th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the district averages of 37.6%, 42.8%, and 38.1%, respectively. The school has also struggled to support the academic achievement of certain student subgroups, ranking low compared to other Missouri elementary schools for African American, White, and English Language Learner students, as well as students from low-income families. Additionally, Shepard Blvd. Elementary has had high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 24.3% to 32.3% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages.

When comparing Shepard Blvd. Elementary to other nearby schools in the Columbia 93 district, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming. For example, John Ridgeway Elementary, located just 2.62 miles away, consistently outperforms Shepard Blvd. Elementary in both Mathematics and ELA assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates across all grade levels. Despite the school's challenges, Shepard Blvd. Elementary has a relatively high per-student spending, suggesting that the issue may not be solely related to funding, but rather the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning.


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Public PK, KG-5

 2616 Shepard Blvd
       Columbia, MO  65201-6133

(573) 214-3660

District: Columbia 93

SchoolDigger Rank:
698th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,091 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  516

Racial breakdown:

White:
36.4%
African American:
32.9%
Two or more races:
17.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.8% Help


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Compare Details Shepard Blvd. Elementary ranks worse than 77% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 17th 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 24.06. (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.
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Compare Details Shepard Blvd. Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Columbia 93 School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shepard Blvd. Elementary is $12,091. 16 elementary schools in the Columbia 93 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shepard Blvd. Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Shepard Blvd. Elementary 698th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Shepard Blvd. Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Columbia 93:

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


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Rank History for Shepard Blvd. Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Shepard Blvd. Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 73.06 207th 1074 80.7%
2007 62.69 341st 1080 68.4%
2008 54.54 488th 1084 55.0%
2009 64.06 329th 1053 68.8%
2010 61.04 391st 1066 63.3%
2011 62.04 416th 1088 61.8%
2012 46.90 651st 1085 40.0%
2013 49.76 607th 1108 45.2%
2014 42.97 686th 1089 37.0%
2015 31.38 812th 1058 23.3%
2016 16.08 757th 865 12.5%
2017 12.61 940th 1032 8.9%
2018 22.24 863rd 1045 17.4%
2019 23.33 861st 1052 18.2%
2021 33.54 622nd 901 31.0%
2022 24.14 697th 908 23.2%
2023 17.52 754th 898 16.0%
2024 24.06 698th 906 23.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Shepard Blvd. Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.47 33rd 54 38.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shepard Blvd. Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.98 784th 887 11.6%
2019 21.17 806th 907 11.1%
2021 27.46 455th 574 20.7%
2022 25.96 422nd 532 20.7%
2023 15.09 566th 611 7.4%
2024 50.50 288th 625 53.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Shepard Blvd. Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.23 276th 302 8.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Shepard Blvd. Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.20 67th 91 26.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Shepard Blvd. Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.13 206th 250 17.6%
2022 30.51 142nd 184 22.8%
2023 24.58 154th 185 16.8%
2024 36.60 122nd 191 36.1%
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Rank History for White students at Shepard Blvd. Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.30 783rd 898 12.8%
2019 28.05 719th 917 21.6%
2022 21.69 562nd 675 16.7%
2023 18.07 589th 673 12.5%
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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 Shepard Blvd. Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 494 494
1992 474 27 7 3 2 n/a n/a 0 513
1993 498 35 8 3 4 n/a n/a 0 548
1994 506 42 11 2 4 n/a n/a 0 565
1995 433 32 9 2 2 n/a n/a 0 478
1996 433 32 9 2 2 n/a n/a 0 478
1997 429 36 8 2 2 n/a n/a 0 477
1998 385 31 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 424
1999 375 62 10 7 2 n/a n/a 0 456
2000 376 49 13 8 3 n/a n/a 0 449
2001 366 59 11 7 3 n/a n/a 0 446
2002 356 68 14 8 4 n/a n/a 0 450
2003 356 68 14 8 4 n/a n/a 0 450
2004 349 66 12 10 1 n/a n/a 0 438
2005 351 83 15 13 3 n/a n/a 0 465
2006 369 66 17 11 4 n/a n/a 0 467
2007 372 69 5 17 3 n/a n/a 0 466
2008 430 84 6 24 1 n/a n/a 0 545
2009 432 84 6 18 1 n/a n/a 0 541
2010 437 98 20 29 3 n/a n/a 0 587
2011 392 60 18 25 5 2 13 0 515
2012 379 68 26 39 5 0 32 0 549
2013 419 70 29 34 4 0 41 0 597
2014 394 92 43 42 3 0 44 0 618
2015 375 94 27 38 2 3 48 0 587
2016 334 96 20 32 3 2 61 0 548
2017 328 109 24 24 4 1 67 0 557
2018 335 114 20 25 3 0 57 0 554
2019 264 121 17 25 2 0 64 0 493
2020 273 124 14 31 3 4 64 0 513
2021 228 115 18 36 2 2 63 0 464
2022 220 142 19 37 1 2 66 0 487
2023 188 170 15 49 1 2 91 0 516

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 Shepard Blvd. Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 494 25.8 19.1 n/a
1992 513 27.0 19.0 n/a
1993 548 28.2 19.4 11.1
1994 565 31.0 18.2 14.7
1995 478 32.2 14.8 19.7
1996 478 32.2 14.8 19.7
1997 477 28.3 16.9 9.6
1998 424 24.6 17.2 10.8
1999 456 24.6 18.5 20.8
2000 449 23.9 18.8 21.4
2001 446 25.8 17.3 26.9
2002 450 30.2 14.9 32
2003 450 30.2 14.9 32
2004 438 30.1 14.6 33.1
2005 465 30.2 15.4 35.3
2006 467 30.5 15.3 29.3
2007 466 29.4 15.9 30.7
2008 545 32.4 16.8 31.6
2009 541 33.4 16.2 32.5
2010 587 33.4 17.5 35.8
2011 515 29.3 17.5 30.1
2012 549 29.1 18.8 37.3
2013 597 31.0 19.2 39
2014 618 32.2 19.1 49.4
2015 587 35.0 16.7 48.4
2016 548 34.0 16.1 50.9
2017 557 33.7 16.5 49.9
2018 554 33.5 16.5 48.7
2019 493 34.3 14.3 58.6
2020 513 36.4 14.0 51.7
2021 464 32.2 14.3 57.1
2022 487 34.9 13.9 50.5
2023 516 41.4 12.4 62.8

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 Shepard Blvd. Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 494 25.8 19.1 n/a
1992 513 27.0 19.0 n/a
1993 548 28.2 19.4 11.1
1994 565 31.0 18.2 14.7
1995 478 32.2 14.8 19.7
1996 478 32.2 14.8 19.7
1997 477 28.3 16.9 9.6
1998 424 24.6 17.2 10.8
1999 456 24.6 18.5 20.8
2000 449 23.9 18.8 21.4
2001 446 25.8 17.3 26.9
2002 450 30.2 14.9 32
2003 450 30.2 14.9 32
2004 438 30.1 14.6 33.1
2005 465 30.2 15.4 35.3
2006 467 30.5 15.3 29.3
2007 466 29.4 15.9 30.7
2008 545 32.4 16.8 31.6
2009 541 33.4 16.2 32.5
2010 587 33.4 17.5 35.8
2011 515 29.3 17.5 30.1
2012 549 29.1 18.8 37.3
2013 597 31.0 19.2 39
2014 618 32.2 19.1 49.4
2015 587 35.0 16.7 48.4
2016 548 34.0 16.1 50.9
2017 557 33.7 16.5 49.9
2018 554 33.5 16.5 48.7
2019 493 34.3 14.3 58.6
2020 513 36.4 14.0 51.7
2021 464 32.2 14.3 57.1
2022 487 34.9 13.9 50.5
2023 516 41.4 12.4 62.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Shepard Blvd. Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $298 (2.7%) $10,858 (97.3%) $11,155
2020 $217 (1.9%) $10,927 (98.1%) $11,144
2021 $438 (3.6%) $11,624 (96.4%) $12,061
2022 $469 (3.9%) $11,622 (96.1%) $12,091

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Shepard Blvd. 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 861st of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 754th of 898 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shepard Blvd. Elementary)29.49.9
 19.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)39.432.4
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shepard Blvd. Elementary)36.814.9
 21.9%
   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 (Shepard Blvd. Elementary)23.829.9
 6.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)4837.2
 10.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Shepard Blvd. Elementary)22.534.2
 11.7%
   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 (Shepard Blvd. Elementary)38.115.3
 22.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)46.538.9
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Shepard Blvd. Elementary)30.914.1
 16.8%
   5th Grade Science (Columbia 93)42.439.3
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Shepard Blvd. Elementary)36.928.6
 8.3%
   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 Students493516
 4.7%
African American121170
 40.5%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian1715
 11.8%
Hispanic2549
 96%
Pacific Islander02
White264188
 28.8%
Two or More Races6491
 42.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.6%62.8%
 4.2%

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Students at Shepard Blvd. Elementary are 36% White, 33% African American, 18% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 516 students attended Shepard Blvd. Elementary.

Shepard Blvd. Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.0% of Missouri elementary schools.


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