Serving 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Crest Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crest Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Crest Ridge Elementary School's student population of 267 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Crest Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crest Ridge Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#540 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
94%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
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 Crest Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Crest Ridge Elementary School is ranked #540 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Crest Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Crest Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crest Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Crest Ridge Elementary School?
267 students attend Crest Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Crest Ridge Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crest Ridge Elementary School?
Crest Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Crest Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Crest Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crest Ridge Elementary School part of?
Crest Ridge Elementary School is part of Johnson County R-VII School District.
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