MILL CREEK ELEM.

593 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mill Creek Elementary, located at 2200 Nifong Blvd in Columbia, Missouri, is a public school serving students in the Columbia Public School District. Situated in the southern part of the city, the school is known for being a core part of the local community, emphasizing foundational academic learning and the social-emotional development of its students in a traditional classroom setting.

The school operates with a focus on preparing young learners for their future academic journeys by fostering a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and community engagement. As part of a larger district, Mill Creek benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of the Columbia Public Schools, while maintaining its own distinct neighborhood identity. It remains a key educational hub for families in the Nifong area, prioritizing both classroom achievement and the cultivation of a welcoming school culture.

593

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MILL CREEK ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	407
Hispanic	25
Black	51
Asian	68
Two or More	40
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
407 (68.6 %)
Asian
68 (11.5 %)
Black
51 (8.6 %)
Two or More
40 (6.7 %)
Hispanic
25 (4.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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)214-3280
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 109

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MILL CREEK ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	112
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	94
Grade 4	96
Grade 5	109

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MILL CREEK ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	306	51.6%
Male	287	48.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)