Serving 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School's student population of 638 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
638 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#518 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
17%
15%
White
55%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School is ranked #518 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shepard Blvd. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School?
638 students attend Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School?
Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School offer ?
Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School part of?
Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School is part of Columbia 93 School District.
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