West Blvd. Elementary School

319 West Blvd North
Columbia, MO 65203
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Blvd. Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Blvd. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

West Blvd. Elementary School's student population of 337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
337 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

West Blvd. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Blvd. Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1558 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Blvd. Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Blvd. Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Blvd. Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Blvd. Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
35%
15%
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White
39%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of West Blvd. Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Blvd. Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Blvd. Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Blvd. Elementary School's ranking?
West Blvd. Elementary School is ranked #1558 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are West Blvd. Elementary School often compared to?
West Blvd. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eliot Battle Elementary School, Thomas Benton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend West Blvd. Elementary School?
337 students attend West Blvd. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of West Blvd. Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 19% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Blvd. Elementary School?
West Blvd. Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Blvd. Elementary School offer ?
West Blvd. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is West Blvd. Elementary School part of?
West Blvd. Elementary School is part of Columbia 93 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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