Kirksville Primary vs Shepard Blvd. Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 140 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirksville Primary
Kirksville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
539 students
Shepard Blvd. Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students
| Measure | Kirksville Primary Kirksville, Missouri | Shepard Blvd. Elem. Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #220 of 1,159 | #868 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #10520 of 50,301 | #34715 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 539 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 31% |
| city | Kirksville | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kirksville Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 35.9).
- •Kirksville Primary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 64.7%).
- •Kirksville Primary does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.0).
- •Kirksville Primary is the larger school with 539 students compared with 538.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kirksville Primary better than Shepard Blvd. Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Kirksville Primary ranks higher (71.1 vs 35.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kirksville Primary and Shepard Blvd. Elem.?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Kirksville and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kirksville Primary: 539. Shepard Blvd. Elem.: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kirksville Primary and Shepard Blvd. Elem. rank in Missouri?
Kirksville Primary is 220th of 1,159 and Shepard Blvd. Elem. is 868th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).