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Two Mile Prairie Elementary School

5450 N Hwy Z
Columbia, MO 65202
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 148 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Two Mile Prairie Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 148 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 50% in MO
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Two Mile Prairie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Two Mile Prairie Elementary School's student population of 148 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

Two Mile Prairie Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Two Mile Prairie Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1032 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
35-39%
39%
40-44%
43%
≥80%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
81%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Two Mile Prairie Elementary School's ranking?
Two Mile Prairie Elementary School is ranked #1032 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Two Mile Prairie Elementary School?
148 students attend Two Mile Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Two Mile Prairie Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Two Mile Prairie Elementary School?
Two Mile Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Two Mile Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Two Mile Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Two Mile Prairie Elementary School part of?
Two Mile Prairie Elementary School is part of Columbia 93 School District.

School Reviews

5   7/20/2009
Parents are very involved here and I like knowing the families of my child's friends. The teachers are extremely helpful and want the students to succeed. There are several after school clubs that students truly enjoy participating in.
- Posted by Parent - farme

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 148 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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