Serving 227 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Ridgeway Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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John Ridgeway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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John Ridgeway Elementary School's student population of 227 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
John Ridgeway Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Ridgeway Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#323 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
11%
15%
White
70%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is John Ridgeway Elementary School's ranking?
John Ridgeway Elementary School is ranked #323 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are John Ridgeway Elementary School often compared to?
John Ridgeway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend John Ridgeway Elementary School?
227 students attend John Ridgeway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of John Ridgeway Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Ridgeway Elementary School?
John Ridgeway Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does John Ridgeway Elementary School offer ?
John Ridgeway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Ridgeway Elementary School part of?
John Ridgeway Elementary School is part of Columbia 93 School District.
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