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Russell Blvd. Elementary

Q: Is Russell Blvd. Elementary a good school?

Russell Blvd. Elementary ranks 124 th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

124^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 900 Missouri Elementary Schools

Better than 86% of Missouri elementary schools

Summary

Russell Blvd. Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 469 students. The school is part of the Columbia 93 school district, which is ranked 154 out of 367 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Russell Blvd. Elementary consistently outperforms the Columbia 93 district and the state of Missouri in standardized test scores across multiple grade levels and subject areas. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had significantly higher percentages of students proficient or better in MAP/Mathematics and MAP/English Language Arts compared to the district and state averages. The school's performance in MAP/Science for 5th grade was also impressive, with 66.6% of students scoring proficient or better, compared to 46.6% for the district and 42.2% for the state. Russell Blvd. Elementary has also ranked among the top Missouri elementary schools for its performance with specific student subgroups, such as White students and Disabled students.

While Russell Blvd. Elementary's academic performance is generally stronger than the nearby Thomas Benton Elementary and West Blvd. Elementary, some nearby schools, such as Mill Creek Elementary and Fairview Elementary, have also demonstrated strong academic performance. The school's academic success can be attributed to factors such as its higher per-student spending, lower student-teacher ratio, and the socioeconomic profile of its student population.

500

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,739

Per pupil spending ?

17.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1800 W Rollins Rd
Columbia, MO 65203-1760

(573) 214-3650

District: Columbia 93

Students who attend Russell Blvd. Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle School
High:	Rock Bridge Senior High

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.0%

Two or more races:

9.0%

African American:

7.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 57th percentile in 2015 → 86th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Missouri average (61% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Missouri elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 29 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school61%

District avg43%

Missouri avg42%

124^th of 900

Missouri public elementary schools ?

Top 14%▲ up 30 pts since 2015

From top 43% (2015) to top 14% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 21Elementary Schools in the Columbia 93

154^th of 367Columbia 93 among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	84.0	124 of 900	86.2%	★★★★☆
2024	85.4	96 of 906	89.4%	★★★★☆
2023	70.5	235 of 898	73.8%	★★★★☆
2022	63.4	326 of 908	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.5	466 of 901	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	77.6	178 of 1052	83.1%	★★★★☆
2018	83.3	127 of 1045	87.8%	★★★★☆
2017	81.1	150 of 1032	85.5%	★★★★☆
2016	71.5	238 of 865	72.5%	★★★★☆
2015	57.2	458 of 1058	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	52.8	529 of 1089	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	56.5	488 of 1108	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	45.7	667 of 1085	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	54.8	519 of 1088	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	52.9	533 of 1066	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	57.7	439 of 1053	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	57.8	421 of 1084	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	64.0	319 of 1080	70.5%	★★★★☆
2006	67.6	263 of 1074	75.5%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2018	83.4	29 of 251	88.4%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2018	70.8	8 of 70	88.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	59.7	209 of 638	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	38.4	344 of 574	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.6	450 of 907	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.7	312 of 887	64.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	81.1	107 of 666	83.9%	★★★★☆
2024	81.6	95 of 668	85.8%	★★★★☆
2023	58.7	263 of 673	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.2	305 of 675	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	37.6	437 of 691	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	77.2	158 of 917	82.8%	★★★★☆
2018	84.5	98 of 898	89.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Gifted and Talented (2018)89th percentile~ school

Disabled (2018)88th percentile~ school

White (2025)84th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)67th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Science67%+24 vs state

English Language Arts62%+19 vs state

Mathematics58%+17 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Both of my children attended Russell. (My youngest is currently a 5th grader.) We have always been happy with Russell. Great administration, great teaching staff, nice mix of kids. Good school! Close Quote

Schools Near Russell Blvd. Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)			MAP Science (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Russell Blvd. Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 W Rollins Rd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3650	500	34	14.5	17.4%	380 (76.0%)	38 (7.6%)	22 (4.4%)	14 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (9.0%)	84	124^th of 900 public elementary schools	86.2%		85.4	96^th of 906 public elementary schools	89.4%	28	49.3	61.0	66.6	66.6	54.5	70.5		$14,739	$384	$14,355
Fairview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	909 Fairview Rd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3590	471	31	15.4	26.3%	287 (60.9%)	72 (15.3%)	26 (5.5%)	31 (6.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (11.3%)	92.4	51^st of 900 public elementary schools	94.3%		81.9	137^th of 906 public elementary schools	84.9%	86	67.2	69.2	56.6	68.8	71.1	75.3	68.4	$13,609	$366	$13,243
West Blvd. Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	319 West Blvd North	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 214-3670	327	31	10.5	100.0%	117 (35.8%)	124 (37.9%)	31 (9.5%)	15 (4.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (11.3%)	27	684^th of 900 public elementary schools	24.0%		46.5	491^st of 906 public elementary schools	45.8%	193	24.5	27.0	24.0	18.0	35.7	36.1	30.0	$16,279	$466	$15,813
Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	201 Park Deville	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3570	619	40	15.4	34.1%	320 (51.7%)	126 (20.4%)	40 (6.5%)	65 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (11.0%)	75.4	201^st of 900 public elementary schools	77.7%		72.8	223^rd of 906 public elementary schools	75.4%	22	46.6	60.1	49.9	55.3	46.5	60.7	56.5	$13,420	$444	$12,976
Ulysses S. Grant Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10 E Broadway	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3520	296	22	13.7	31.1%	183 (61.8%)	54 (18.2%)	18 (6.1%)	9 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (10.8%)	66.4	296^th of 900 public elementary schools	67.1%		55.5	392^nd of 906 public elementary schools	56.7%	96	42.0	51.9	44.1	55.7	47.3	50.0	48.9	$15,645	$429	$15,216
John Ridgeway Elementary	Public	K-5	107 E Sexton	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3550	227	16	14.3	15.0%	157 (69.2%)	23 (10.1%)	7 (3.1%)	8 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (14.1%)	79.4	162^nd of 900 public elementary schools	82.0%		79.4	154^th of 906 public elementary schools	83.0%	8	56.7	49.9	70.5		54.0			$16,345	$582	$15,763
Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1208 Locust	Columbia	65201	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3530	283	23	12.4	45.6%	142 (50.2%)	57 (20.1%)	29 (10.2%)	18 (6.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (12.7%)	62.5	336^th of 900 public elementary schools	62.7%		73.2	214^th of 906 public elementary schools	76.4%	122	39.5	60.9	25.1		61.6	51.1	41.5	$14,632	$339	$14,293
Parkade Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	111 Parkade Blvd	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 214-3630	359	32	11.3	57.9%	156 (43.5%)	119 (33.1%)	26 (7.2%)	20 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (10.6%)	39.6	571^st of 900 public elementary schools	36.6%		34.4	616^th of 906 public elementary schools	32.0%	45	27.2	27.2	36.1	43.8	38.1	31.7	40.2	$17,473	$312	$17,161
Eugene Field Center	Public	1-5	1010 Rangeline St	Columbia	65201	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3750	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mill Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Nifong Blvd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3280	583	33	17.6	15.3%	351 (60.2%)	62 (10.6%)	29 (5.0%)	83 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (9.9%)	89.4	79^th of 900 public elementary schools	91.2%		85.1	101^st of 906 public elementary schools	88.9%	22	69.1	55.8	75.9	79.9	72.3	51.4	74.7	$13,328	$446	$12,882

Frequently Asked Questions about Russell Blvd. Elementary

What district is Russell Blvd. Elementary in?

Columbia 93

How many students attend Russell Blvd. Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 500 students attended Russell Blvd. Elementary.

Is Russell Blvd. Elementary a good school?

Russell Blvd. Elementary ranks 124^th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Russell Blvd. Elementary?

Students at Russell Blvd. Elementary are 76% White, 9% Two or more races, 8% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Russell Blvd. Elementary attend?

Students who attend Russell Blvd. Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle School
High : Rock Bridge Senior High

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