MARY PAXTON KEELEY ELEM.

619 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.

619

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARY PAXTON KEELEY ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	40
Black	126
Asian	65
Two or More	68

White
320 (51.7%)
Black
126 (20.4%)
Two or More
68 (11.0%)
Asian
65 (10.5%)
Hispanic
40 (6.5%)

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:	619
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
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 91

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 113

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MARY PAXTON KEELEY ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	109
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	105
Grade 4	116
Grade 5	113

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MARY PAXTON KEELEY ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	312	50.4%
Male	307	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)