Jefferson Middle School

Shepard Boulevard Elementary School enrolls more than 500 students in kindergarten through grade five and has a staff of over 40 members. It offers academic instruction in language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. The school additionally has art, music and physical education specialists. Shepard Boulevard Elementary School offers the District Pilot Program where students in grades four and five use handheld computers to conduct writing projects and math assignments. Its parent-teacher association sponsors book fairs, school assemblies, graduation parties, Science Olympiads, choir performances and other fundraising events. In addition, the school offers the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program. Shepard Boulevard Elementary School is located in Columbia, Mo., and is a part of Columbia Public Schools.

Paxton Keeley Elementary School, based in Columbia, Mo., operates under Columbia Public Schools. The school provides instruction to students in grades kindergarten through five. It offers classes in a wide range of subjects, such as arts and music, special education, vocal and instrumental music, speech, science and physical education. Paxton Keeley Elementary School provides a variety of student services by counselors, clinical associates, literacy and media specialists and supervisors. The school offers a parent-teacher association that organizes several meetings and conferences. It also participates in school events and activities. Paxton Keeley Elementary School employs more than 25 regular classroom teachers.