Very Good
#333 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 15% in state
Beulah Ralph Elementary
Elementary School · Columbia 93 · Columbia, MO
A Columbia 93 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
5801 S. Highway KK, Columbia, MO 65203
- Math 55% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beulah Ralph Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 58% across the 10-year record (2016–2025).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Beulah Ralph Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,688/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,442
Median home value
$319,100
Median rent
$1,035/mo
College educated
64.9%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 585 | Compare → |
| Rock Bridge Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 584 | Compare → |
| La Petite EcolePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| College Park Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–8 | 4.1 mi | 58 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Columbia 93
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #9 of 33
- District spending per student
- $13,936NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beulah Ralph Elementary is listed in COLUMBIA 93; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beulah Ralph Elementary
Beulah Ralph Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia, MO, part of Columbia 93, serving approximately 677 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #333 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beulah Ralph Elementary
What grades does Beulah Ralph Elementary serve?
Beulah Ralph Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Beulah Ralph Elementary?
Beulah Ralph Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 677 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beulah Ralph Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Beulah Ralph Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beulah Ralph Elementary rank in MO?
Beulah Ralph Elementary ranks #333 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Beulah Ralph Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Beulah Ralph Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Beulah Ralph Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beulah Ralph Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Beulah Ralph Elementary a charter school?
No, Beulah Ralph Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beulah Ralph Elementary a Title I school?
No, Beulah Ralph Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beulah Ralph Elementary?
19.4% of students at Beulah Ralph Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 677
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Boone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (573) 214-3400
- Area population (ZIP 65203)
- 59,663
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 65203; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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