Ridgeway R-V School District

305 Main St
Ridgeway, MO 64481-7252
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Ridgeway R-V School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 85 students in Ridgeway R-V School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Ridgeway R-V School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
85 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ridgeway R-V School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#548 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
≤10%
39%
11-19%
43%
≤20%
38%
(20-21)
≥50%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.51
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
92%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,106 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,388 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,106
$15,081
Spending / Student
$17,388
$13,908

Best Ridgeway R-V School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeway High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Main St
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Ridgeway Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Main St
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Gr: PK-6 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ridgeway R-V School District?
Ridgeway R-V School District manages 2 public schools serving 85 students.
What is the rank of Ridgeway R-V School District?
Ridgeway R-V School District is ranked #510 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgeway R-V School District?
92% of Ridgeway R-V School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ridgeway R-V School District?
Ridgeway R-V School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Ridgeway R-V School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,388 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 85 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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