Beulah Ralph Elementary

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Beulah Ralph Elementary ranks 160 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Beulah Ralph Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia, Missouri, serving 678 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Columbia 93 school district, which is ranked 191 out of 376 districts in the state.

Beulah Ralph Elementary consistently ranks in the top 20% of Missouri elementary schools, with students outperforming the district and state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts. The school's performance is particularly strong in English Language Arts, with 67.8% of 4th-grade students and 58.4% of 5th-grade students scoring proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Beulah Ralph also has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Asian (9%) and multi-racial (8.41%) students. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (21.24%), lower than the district average and several nearby schools.

Beulah Ralph Elementary's consistent high performance is noteworthy, given its diverse student population and relatively low percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. While the school's White students and multi-racial students have consistently performed well, the performance of African American students and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds has been more mixed. Nonetheless, Beulah Ralph outperforms many nearby schools, such as West Blvd. Elementary and New Haven Elementary, which have higher percentages of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's success in supporting the academic achievement of its diverse student body is particularly noteworthy and could provide valuable insights for other schools seeking to improve their own performance.

Detail:

Public K-5

5801 S. Highway KK
Columbia, MO 65203-8740

(573) 214-3400

District: Columbia 93

SchoolDigger Rank:
160^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,893

Students who attend Beulah Ralph Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	John Warner Middle School
High:	Rock Bridge Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 678

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.6%

African American:

12.1%

Asian:

9.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Beulah Ralph Elementary ranks better than 82.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 3^rd among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Columbia 93 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.19. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Beulah Ralph Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Columbia 93 School District. Racial makeup is: White (64.6%), African American (12.1%), Asian (9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Beulah Ralph Elementary is 15. 13 elementary schools in the Columbia 93 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Beulah Ralph Elementary employs 45 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Beulah Ralph Elementary is $11,893. 18 elementary schools in the Columbia 93 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Beulah Ralph Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Beulah Ralph Elementary 160^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Beulah Ralph Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Columbia 93:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia 93 191^st of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Beulah Ralph Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Beulah Ralph Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	72.58	254^th	1045	75.7%
2019	71.24	248^th	1052	76.4%
2021	79.12	150^th	901	83.4%
2022	80.33	149^th	908	83.6%
2023	78.19	160^th	898	82.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Beulah Ralph Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	47.26	21^st	41	48.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Beulah Ralph Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	26.28	740^th	887	16.6%
2019	25.03	779^th	907	14.1%
2021	32.88	401^st	574	30.1%
2022	61.75	149^th	532	72.0%
2023	48.04	291^st	611	52.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Beulah Ralph Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	40.86	61^st	70	12.9%
2019	45.07	70^th	91	23.1%
2022	45.88	3^rd	7	57.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Beulah Ralph Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	55.51	90^th	243	63.0%
2022	30.48	143^rd	184	22.3%

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Rank History for White students at Beulah Ralph Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	67.77	253^rd	898	71.8%
2019	69.28	233^rd	917	74.6%
2021	78.22	124^th	691	82.1%
2022	75.76	147^th	675	78.2%
2023	71.11	171^st	673	74.6%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Beulah Ralph Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	362	57	28	17	3	1	40	508
2018	443	52	29	20	3	1	43	591
2019	474	63	38	26	4	0	52	657
2020	497	58	38	26	2	3	56	680
2021	454	62	48	34	4	2	60	664
2022	457	77	61	40	4	1	56	696
2023	438	82	61	35	2	3	57	678

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 Beulah Ralph Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	508	32.4	15.6	23.8
2018	591	36.9	15.9	23.4
2019	657	41.9	15.6	22.8
2020	680	42.5	15.9	21.3
2021	664	44.2	15.0	23.2
2022	696	43.7	15.9	19.3
2023	678	45.0	15.0	21.2

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 Beulah Ralph Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	508	32.4	15.6	23.8
2018	591	36.9	15.9	23.4
2019	657	41.9	15.6	22.8
2020	680	42.5	15.9	21.3
2021	664	44.2	15.0	23.2
2022	696	43.7	15.9	19.3
2023	678	45.0	15.0	21.2

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 Beulah Ralph Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$367 (3.7%)	$9,681 (96.3%)	$10,048
2020	$450 (4.4%)	$9,697 (95.6%)	$10,148
2021	$728 (6.2%)	$10,946 (93.8%)	$11,674
2022	$542 (4.6%)	$11,350 (95.4%)	$11,893

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Beulah Ralph Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 248^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 160^th of 898 Elementary schools	5.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Beulah Ralph Elementary)	55.8	45.2	10.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)	39.4	32.4	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Beulah Ralph Elementary)	56.4	49.2	7.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia 93)	43.1	38.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Beulah Ralph Elementary)	52.8	57.1	4.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)	48	37.2	10.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Beulah Ralph Elementary)	60.9	67.8	6.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia 93)	46.9	41.2	5.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Beulah Ralph Elementary)	61.2	60.6	0.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)	46.5	38.9	7.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Beulah Ralph Elementary)	47.7	54.2	6.5%
5th Grade Science (Columbia 93)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Beulah Ralph Elementary)	54.9	58.4	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia 93)	45	42.9	2.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	657	678	3.2%
African American	63	82	30.2%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	38	61	60.5%
Hispanic	26	35	34.6%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	474	438	7.6%
Two or More Races	52	57	9.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.8%	21.2%	1.6%

Schools Near Beulah Ralph Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)			MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Beulah Ralph Elementary	Public	K-5	5801 S. Highway KK	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3400	678	45	15.0	21.2%	438 (64.6%)	82 (12.1%)	35 (5.2%)	61 (9.0%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	57 (8.4%)	78.2	160^th of 898 public elementary schools	82.2%		80.3	149^th of 908 public elementary schools	83.6%	11	45.2	57.1	60.6	54.2	49.2	67.8	58.4	$11,893	$542	$11,350
Mill Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Nifong Blvd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3280	593	33	18.1	17.2%	407 (68.6%)	51 (8.6%)	25 (4.2%)	68 (11.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (6.7%)	80.8	136^th of 898 public elementary schools	84.9%		88.7	76^th of 908 public elementary schools	91.6%	60	43.2	55.9	78.8	68.3	45.3	60.2	68.3	$12,005	$523	$11,482
Rock Bridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5151 S Hwy 163	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3290	589	36	16.5	33.3%	356 (60.4%)	105 (17.8%)	34 (5.8%)	42 (7.1%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	46 (7.8%)	52.6	427^th of 898 public elementary schools	52.4%		57.4	385^th of 908 public elementary schools	57.6%	42	36.4	38.8	44.8	41.7	37.9	37.6	52.0	$12,281	$580	$11,701
Fairview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	909 Fairview Rd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3590	468	31	15.0	28.0%	296 (63.2%)	63 (13.5%)	25 (5.3%)	32 (6.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (10.7%)	79.3	151^st of 898 public elementary schools	83.2%		73.8	203^rd of 908 public elementary schools	77.6%	52	49.4	59.4	64.5	62.9	55.7	46.0	65.5	$13,390	$621	$12,769
Russell Blvd. Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 W Rollins Rd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3650	460	30	15.3	18.5%	360 (78.3%)	27 (5.9%)	16 (3.5%)	11 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (9.8%)	70.5	235^th of 898 public elementary schools	73.8%		63.4	326^th of 908 public elementary schools	64.1%	91	47.3	43.9	58.9	50.7	56.6	47.7	48.6	$13,690	$457	$13,233
Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	201 Park Deville	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3570	634	40	15.8	35.0%	351 (55.4%)	93 (14.7%)	39 (6.2%)	77 (12.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	70 (11.0%)	71	230^th of 898 public elementary schools	74.4%		66.7	279^th of 908 public elementary schools	69.3%	49	46.1	47.9	62.6	55.2	40.0	53.8	58.3	$11,501	$470	$11,031
West Blvd. Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	319 West Blvd North	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 214-3670	337	30	11.3	99.1%	132 (39.2%)	118 (35.0%)	17 (5.0%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (19.0%)	21.9	728^th of 898 public elementary schools	18.9%		34.7	607^th of 908 public elementary schools	33.1%	121	23.9	32.5	12.5	12.5		47.5	19.6	$15,043	$708	$14,335
Ulysses S. Grant Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10 E Broadway	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3520	327	22	14.7	36.7%	180 (55.0%)	79 (24.2%)	21 (6.4%)	14 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (10.1%)	60.7	345^th of 898 public elementary schools	61.6%		65.1	306^th of 908 public elementary schools	66.3%	39	38.6	37.1	51.0	51.0	44.7	43.3	56.9	$12,829	$425	$12,404
Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1208 Locust	Columbia	65201	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3530	290	21	13.5	46.6%	148 (51.0%)	59 (20.3%)	18 (6.2%)	30 (10.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (11.7%)	46.5	496^th of 898 public elementary schools	44.8%					(n/a)		41.7	21.7			55.6	39.2	$13,101	$622	$12,479
John Ridgeway Elementary	Public	K-5	107 E Sexton	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3550	227	15	15.1	14.5%	162 (71.4%)	22 (9.7%)	8 (3.5%)	13 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (9.7%)	75.7	180^th of 898 public elementary schools	80.0%		76.8	180^th of 908 public elementary schools	80.2%		50.0	56.7		45.2	62.5			$13,131	$604	$12,528

Frequently Asked Questions about Beulah Ralph Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Beulah Ralph Elementary?

Students at Beulah Ralph Elementary are 65% White, 12% African American, 9% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

How many students attend Beulah Ralph Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 678 students attended Beulah Ralph Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Beulah Ralph Elementary attend?

Students who attend Beulah Ralph Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : John Warner Middle School
High : Rock Bridge Senior High

Is Beulah Ralph Elementary a good school?

Beulah Ralph Elementary ranks 160^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Beulah Ralph Elementary in?

Columbia 93

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