Russell Blvd. Elementary School vs. Shepard Blvd. Elementary School
Should you attend Russell Blvd. Elementary School or Shepard Blvd. Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Russell Blvd. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Most improved public schools
Shepard Blvd. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Russell Blvd. Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shepard 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 18% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
500 students
538 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#497 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1714 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
14
14
Kindergarten Students
71
106
Grade 1 Students
86
80
Grade 2 Students
88
82
Grade 3 Students
86
86
Grade 4 Students
84
81
Grade 5 Students
71
89
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
8%
33%
% White
76%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
9%
14%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%