Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than 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 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blue Ridge Elementary serves the northeast part of Columbia, MO, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blue Ridge Elementary School's student population of 453 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Ridge Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1934 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
20%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
36%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
27%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Blue Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1934 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Blue Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Blue Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alpha Hart Lewis, Cedar Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Blue Ridge Elementary School?
453 students attend Blue Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Blue Ridge Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Ridge Elementary School?
Blue Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blue Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Blue Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Ridge Elementary School part of?
Blue Ridge Elementary School is part of Columbia 93 School District.
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