Serving 274 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ridge Meadows Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridge Meadows 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
Ridge Meadows Elementary School's student population of 274 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Teaching-For-Learning-For-All, with dignity and respect
School Rankings
Ridge Meadows Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge Meadows Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#153 out of 2076 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
4%
15%
White
80%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Ridge Meadows Elementary School's ranking?
Ridge Meadows Elementary School is ranked #153 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ridge Meadows Elementary School often compared to?
Ridge Meadows Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Brook Elementary School, Woerther Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Ridge Meadows Elementary School?
274 students attend Ridge Meadows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ridge Meadows Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Meadows Elementary School?
Ridge Meadows Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ridge Meadows Elementary School offer ?
Ridge Meadows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridge Meadows Elementary School part of?
Ridge Meadows Elementary School is part of Rockwood R-VI School District.
In what neighborhood is Ridge Meadows Elementary School located?
Ridge Meadows Elementary School is located in the Glencoe neighborhood of Ballwin, MO.
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