McCurdy Elem. vs Shepard Blvd. Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 170 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McCurdy Elem.
Florissant · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students
Shepard Blvd. Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students
| Measure | McCurdy Elem. Florissant, Missouri | Shepard Blvd. Elem. Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1072 of 1,159 | #868 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #46487 of 50,301 | #34715 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 538 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 31% |
| city | Florissant | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shepard Blvd. Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 17.2).
- •Shepard Blvd. Elem. does better on math proficiency (31% vs 24%).
- •McCurdy Elem. does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Shepard Blvd. Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.7% vs 100%).
- •Shepard Blvd. Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 19.2).
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 McCurdy Elem. better than Shepard Blvd. Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Shepard Blvd. Elem. ranks higher (35.9 vs 17.2 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 McCurdy Elem. and Shepard Blvd. Elem.?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Florissant and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCurdy Elem.: 538. Shepard Blvd. Elem.: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCurdy Elem. and Shepard Blvd. Elem. rank in Missouri?
McCurdy Elem. is 1072nd of 1,159 and Shepard Blvd. Elem. is 868th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).