Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ridge Meadows Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- 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
School Overview
Ridge Meadows Elementary School's student population of 301 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridge Meadows Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,092 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 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#84 out of 2092 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
80%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridge Meadows Elementary School's ranking?
Ridge Meadows Elementary School is ranked #84 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Ridge Meadows Elementary School?
301 students attend Ridge Meadows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ridge Meadows Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Meadows Elementary School?
Ridge Meadows Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ridge Meadows Elementary School offer ?
Ridge Meadows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
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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