MARY PAXTON KEELEY ELEM.

634 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary is a public school located in the western area of Columbia, Missouri, serving students in grades K–5. Part of the Columbia Public School District, the school is known for its focus on creating a supportive, community-oriented environment. It places a strong emphasis on academic achievement, character development, and fostering an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially.

The school features a dedicated teaching staff and an active parent-teacher organization, which help coordinate various enrichment activities and academic support programs. The campus provides a traditional elementary curriculum, supplemented by opportunities for students to engage in arts, physical education, and extracurricular activities that promote well-rounded development. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for families in the Park Deville area, striving to prepare students for the transition to middle school through foundational literacy, mathematics, and collaborative learning.

634

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARY PAXTON KEELEY ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	351
Hispanic	39
Black	93
Asian	77
Two or More	70
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
351 (55.4 %)
Black
93 (14.7 %)
Asian
77 (12.1 %)
Two or More
70 (11.0 %)
Hispanic
39 (6.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)214-3570
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	634
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	183
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 83

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 115

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MARY PAXTON KEELEY ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	107
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	114
Grade 4	112
Grade 5	115

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MARY PAXTON KEELEY ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	305	48.1%
Male	329	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)