Ridgeview Elementary School

701 Thornton
Liberty, MO 64068
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 331 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ridgeview 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Ridgeview Elementary serves the west part of Liberty, MO, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ridgeview Elementary School's student population of 331 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
331 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Ridgeview 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 Ridgeview Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1568 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-34%
40%
25-29%
43%
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
7%
15%
White
73%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
(22-23)
23.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ridgeview Elementary School's ranking?
Ridgeview Elementary School is ranked #1568 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ridgeview Elementary School often compared to?
Ridgeview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warren Hills Elementary School, Manor Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Ridgeview Elementary School?
331 students attend Ridgeview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ridgeview Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridgeview Elementary School?
Ridgeview Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ridgeview Elementary School offer ?
Ridgeview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridgeview Elementary School part of?
Ridgeview Elementary School is part of Liberty 53 School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
We went to this school, we loved it of people said they didn''t like it but it was so nice!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Zoey curry and Riley Sinclair

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Ridgeview Elementary serves the west part of Liberty, MO, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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