COLUMBIA 93

COLUMBIA, Missouri — 34 schools

18,800
Total Enrollment
34
Schools
$15,957
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

COLUMBIA 93 operates 34 public schools serving 18,800 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 19 other, 7 middle, 5 elementary, 3 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 18,640 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Boone County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,957 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 64.5% local, 25.3% state, and 10.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $72,734 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 51/100, ranked #207 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 34 schools offering Advanced Placement (62 AP courses district-wide), a 295.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 48.9% White, 24.4% African American, 9.6% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

COLUMBIA 93 school enrollment varies 84× across entities

COLUMBIA 93 school enrollment ranges from 24 students (lowest) to 2,007 students (highest), a spread of 1,983 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

COLUMBIA 93 student-counselor ratio is 296:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within COLUMBIA 93 is typically wider than the COLUMBIA 93-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

COLUMBIA 93 chronic absenteeism rate is 22.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within COLUMBIA 93 is typically wider than the COLUMBIA 93-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.2%
Federal
25.3%
State
64.5%
Local

Funding Equity

51
Equity Score
207 / 433
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Boone County county, where this district is located.

$800
Studio/mo
$1,011
1 BR/mo
$1,160
2 BR/mo
$1,573
3 BR/mo
$1,861
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$72,734
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 34 schools in COLUMBIA 93.

White 48.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
African American 24.4%
Asian 5.3%
Multiracial 11.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

3 / 34
Schools with AP
62 AP courses total
295.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in COLUMBIA 93

School Enrollment
David H. Hickman High
2,007
Rock Bridge Sr. High
1,997
Muriel W. Battle High School
1,492
Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle
736
Beulah Ralph Elementary
656
Mary Paxton Keeley Elem.
619
Smithton Middle
605
Jefferson Middle School
593
Oakland Middle School
589
Mill Creek Elem.
583
John Warner Middle School
579
Rock Bridge Elem.
556
West Middle School
553
Shepard Blvd. Elem.
538
John B. Lange Middle
510
Russell Blvd. Elem.
500
Fairview Elem.
471
Alpha Hart Lewis
468
Center for Early Lrning-North
458
Blue Ridge Elem.
453
Cedar Ridge Elem.
453
Parkade Elem.
359
Eliot Battle Elementary
344
West Blvd. Elem.
327
Derby Ridge Elem.
323
Ulysses S. Grant Elem.
296
Locust St Expressive Arts Elem
283
Midway Heights Elem.
251
New Haven Elem.
248
Thomas Benton Elem.
232
John Ridgeway Elem.
227
Frederick Douglass High
185
Two Mile Prairie Elem.
125
Juvenile Justice Ctr.
24

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in COLUMBIA 93?

COLUMBIA 93 has 34 schools, including 3 high, 7 middle, 5 elementary, 19 other. Total enrollment is 18,800 students.

How much does COLUMBIA 93 spend per student?

COLUMBIA 93 spends $15,957 per student. The district has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #207 in Missouri.

What is the average teacher salary in COLUMBIA 93?

The average teacher salary in COLUMBIA 93 is $72,734 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near COLUMBIA 93?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Boone County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of COLUMBIA 93?

COLUMBIA 93 students are 48.9% White, 24.4% African American, 9.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.3% Asian, averaged across 34 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for COLUMBIA 93?

COLUMBIA 93 has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #207 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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