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Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School

201 PARK DEVILLE, COLUMBIA, MO 65203

Top 25% School in Missouri

Ranked 61 of 143 in Missouri

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About Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School

Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School is located at 201 Park De Ville Dr in Columbia within a suburban-residential neighbourhood. They serve students from grades PK-5 and enrolls approximately 638 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. In math, 52% of students reached the proficient level or higher, while in reading, 48% achieved that level or above. The student population is made up of 49% female students and 51% male students. Mary?????????? Paxton Keeley Elementary is a caring, and inclusive place, where learning is promoted throughout one's life and students are helped to develop not only intellectually but also socially and morally.

The school was named after Mary Paxton Keeley, the first female graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and a trailblazer in education and the progress of women. Parents often praise the hardworking teachers of the school, the friendly atmosphere, and the school's emphasis on the overall growth of the child, that is why Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary is ranked among the top elementary schools in ??????????Missouri.

Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School Contact Information

Address

201 PARK DEVILLE, COLUMBIA, MO 65203

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Phone

(573) 214-3570

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 48%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 48% in Reading.
39
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
648
Total Students
$56842
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 61 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM - 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 55.4%
Asian 12.1%
Hispanic 6.2%
Black 14.7%
Two+ Races 11%
Native Am. 1%
White
55.4%
Asian
12.1%
Hispanic
6.2%
Black
14.7%
Two+ Races
11%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 648
48.1%
312 Female
51.9%
336 Male

Student Population

648 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

439 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q1. How does Paxton Keeley Elementary maintain a welcoming atmosphere?

Ans. Warm greetings, inclusive classrooms, and a culture of mutual respect make every student feel valued and seen.

Q2. How does the school support families with communication and resources?

Ans. Parents get to use a parent portal through which they can access the newsletters and participate in workshops which equip them to support learning at home.

Q3. How does Paxton Keeley Elementary handle school emergencies?

Ans. Staff members are well-versed in emergency procedures and they run drills that prepare students in a way that they remain calm and secure during actual emergencies.

Q4. How does the school inspire creativity outside the classroom?

Ans. Kids can create and perform in the different ways brought by art shows, music clubs, and storytelling nights.

Q5. How are student efforts recognized at Paxton Keeley?

Ans. The "Keeley Champions" awards bring to the front the qualities of the year like the students' perseverance, kindness, and academic ??????????dedication.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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