- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbia, MO
Mary Paxton Keeley Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Mary Paxton Keeley Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290100002770
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #8 of 19
- schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. has class sizes larger than 84% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. ranks #8 of 19 schools in Columbia, MO.
School address
District: Columbia 93 · Missouri
NCES ID 290100002770 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 290100002770 · Columbia, MO Other · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 15.5:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: David H. Hickman High (2,007 students)
Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- David H. Hickm
David H. Hickman High
2,007 students
- Rock Bridge Sr
Rock Bridge Sr. High
1,997 students
- Muriel W. Batt
Muriel W. Battle High School
1,492 students
- Ann Hawkins Ge 736
Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle
736 students
- Beulah Ralph E 656
Beulah Ralph Elementary
656 students
- This school 619
Mary Paxton Keeley Elem.
619 students
What this shows Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. compares
Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 39% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 84% in Missouri - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,936
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.7%
African American 20.4%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia 93 reports $13,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David H. Hickman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Bridge Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muriel W. Battle High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beulah Ralph Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Paxton Keeley Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Columbia
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~619 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Paxton Keeley Elem.
How many students attend Mary Paxton Keeley Elem.?
Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. has 619 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbia, MO. CCD year-over-year: 634 (2022-23) → 638 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Paxton Keeley Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. is 15.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary Paxton Keeley Elem.?
27.9% of students at Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Paxton Keeley Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Columbia, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Paxton Keeley Elem.?
Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. rank among schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. ranks #8 of 19 schools in Columbia, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia 93?
Besides Mary Paxton Keeley Elem., Columbia 93 also operates David H. Hickman High (2,007 students), Rock Bridge Sr. High (1,997 students), and Muriel W. Battle High School (1,492 students). See the Columbia 93 district page for the complete list.