SHEPARD BLVD. ELEM.

516 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Shepard Boulevard Elementary School is a public school located in Columbia, Missouri, serving students within the Columbia Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative community environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, typically ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade.

Beyond its academic core, Shepard Boulevard Elementary is recognized for its active parental involvement and a strong commitment to creating a welcoming atmosphere for families. The school often leverages its location in the Columbia community to provide enrichment opportunities, extracurricular activities, and a structured, inclusive setting where teachers and staff strive to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

516

Total Students

41.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHEPARD BLVD. ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	49
Black	170
Asian	15
Two or More	91
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
188 (36.4 %)
Black
170 (32.9 %)
Two or More
91 (17.6 %)
Hispanic
49 (9.5 %)
Asian
15 (2.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	COLUMBIA 93
Phone:	(573)214-3660
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	318
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SHEPARD BLVD. ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SHEPARD BLVD. ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	261	50.6%
Male	255	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)