Serving 590 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Discovery Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 58% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Discovery Ridge Elementary serves the southeast part of Lake Saint Louis, MO, covering an area of approximately 5.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery Ridge 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
School Overview
Discovery Ridge Elementary School's student population of 590 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
590 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Discovery Ridge 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 Discovery Ridge Elementary School is 0.41, which is less 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
#235 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Discovery Ridge Elementary School is ranked #235 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Discovery Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Discovery Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Discovery Ridge Elementary School?
590 students attend Discovery Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Discovery Ridge Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery Ridge Elementary School?
Discovery Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Discovery Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Discovery Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery Ridge Elementary School part of?
Discovery Ridge Elementary School is part of Wentzville R-IV School District.
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