Serving 302 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ridge Meadows Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- 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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Ridge Meadows Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Ridge Meadows Elementary School's student population of 302 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
Ridge Meadows Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge Meadows Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#97 out of 2084 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
4%
15%
White
79%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Ridge Meadows Elementary School is ranked #97 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ridge Meadows Elementary School often compared to?
Ridge Meadows Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Brook Elementary School, Woerther Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Ridge Meadows Elementary School?
302 students attend Ridge Meadows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Ridge Meadows Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Meadows Elementary School?
Ridge Meadows Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ridge Meadows Elementary School offer ?
Ridge Meadows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ridge Meadows Elementary School part of?
Ridge Meadows Elementary School is part of Rockwood R-VI School District.
In what neighborhood is Ridge Meadows Elementary School located?
Ridge Meadows Elementary School is located in the Glencoe neighborhood of Ballwin, MO.
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