Cedar Ridge Elementary School

2345 Howell Mountain Drive
Columbia, MO 65201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 469 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cedar 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 31% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 469 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

Cedar Ridge Elementary School's student population of 469 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 6, 2026
School Motto
At Cedar Ridge Elementary, our mission is to create an environment that fosters: Advocacy Determination Excellence Excitement Helpfulness Inclusion Love Positive Attitudes and Endless Potential Support

School Rankings

Cedar 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 Cedar Ridge Elementary School is 0.64, which is more 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)
#1305 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
31%
40%
40-44%
43%
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
19%
15%
White
55%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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 Cedar Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1305 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Cedar Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Cedar Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shepard Blvd. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
469 students attend Cedar Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Cedar Ridge Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cedar Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Ridge Elementary School part of?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School is part of Columbia 93 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 469 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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