John Ridgeway Elementary

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John Ridgeway Elementary ranks 154 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

John Ridgeway Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia, Missouri, serving 227 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Columbia 93 School District, which is ranked 159 out of 386 districts in the state.

John Ridgeway Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20% of Missouri elementary schools, with students performing significantly better than the district and state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts. The school has also seen a dramatic decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 32.3% in 2021-2022 to just 7.6% in 2023-2024, outpacing the district and state averages. Additionally, John Ridgeway has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 13.98% to 15.93% over the past three school years, compared to nearby schools like Shepard Blvd. Elementary (62.79%) and West Blvd. Elementary (99.11%), which serve a much higher proportion of students from low-income families.

The school's success can be attributed to a combination of factors, including effective teaching, targeted interventions, and sufficient funding and resources. John Ridgeway Elementary has a higher per-student spending compared to the district and state averages, ranging from $11,584 to $13,131 over the past four school years, which may contribute to the school's strong academic performance and low chronic absenteeism rates. Overall, John Ridgeway Elementary stands out as a high-performing and socioeconomically diverse elementary school within the Columbia 93 School District.

Detail:

Public K-5

107 E Sexton
Columbia, MO 65203-4082

(573) 214-3550

District: Columbia 93

SchoolDigger Rank:
154^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,131

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 227

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.4%

African American:

9.7%

Two or more races:

9.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details John Ridgeway Elementary ranks better than 83% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 6^th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Columbia 93 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.42. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at John Ridgeway Elementary is $13,131. 11 elementary schools in the Columbia 93 School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John Ridgeway Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks John Ridgeway Elementary 154^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See John Ridgeway Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Columbia 93:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia 93 159^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for John Ridgeway Elementary

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Rank History for all students at John Ridgeway Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	89.53	45^th	1074	95.8%
2007	87.19	57^th	1080	94.7%
2008	80.55	130^th	1084	88.0%
2009	84.28	108^th	1053	89.7%
2010	79.22	160^th	1066	85.0%
2011	67.72	315^th	1088	71.0%
2012	66.04	354^th	1085	67.4%
2013	70.98	266^th	1108	76.0%
2014	75.33	208^th	1089	80.9%
2015	81.43	158^th	1058	85.1%
2016	64.44	310^th	865	64.2%
2017	79.17	170^th	1032	83.5%
2018	85.51	107^th	1045	89.8%
2019	71.19	249^th	1052	76.3%
2021	52.96	428^th	901	52.5%
2022	76.77	180^th	908	80.2%
2023	75.66	180^th	898	80.0%
2024	79.42	154^th	906	83.0%

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Rank History for White students at John Ridgeway Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	82.92	108^th	898	88.0%
2019	64.13	285^th	917	68.9%
2022	67.50	206^th	675	69.5%
2024	71.36	175^th	668	73.8%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for John Ridgeway Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	256	256
1992	224	30	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
1993	221	31	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
1994	226	32	7	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	272
1995	187	48	10	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	248
1996	187	48	10	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	248
1997	183	52	12	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	252
1998	180	56	21	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	262
1999	175	54	21	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	256
2000	179	47	23	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	253
2001	179	39	25	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
2002	175	40	25	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
2003	175	40	25	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
2004	183	35	21	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	240
2005	181	40	19	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
2006	180	41	14	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
2007	175	40	13	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
2008	171	43	12	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	228
2009	169	43	14	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
2010	174	60	19	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	259
2011	172	60	21	4	1	1	2	0	261
2012	166	48	20	8	1	0	8	0	251
2013	158	45	18	8	0	0	14	0	243
2014	163	41	17	5	0	0	16	0	242
2015	174	31	14	6	0	0	13	0	238
2016	172	25	15	8	0	0	19	0	239
2017	179	18	14	6	0	0	23	0	240
2018	177	19	13	6	1	0	24	0	240
2019	177	17	11	8	1	0	20	0	234
2020	175	18	11	9	1	0	24	0	238
2021	169	21	11	8	0	0	27	0	236
2022	160	21	11	8	0	0	26	0	226
2023	162	22	13	8	0	0	22	0	227

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John Ridgeway Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	256	15.8	16.2	n/a
1992	264	14.5	18.2	n/a
1993	265	15.6	17.0	7.9
1994	272	15.2	17.9	7.7
1995	248	15.6	15.9	12.5
1996	248	15.6	15.9	12.5
1997	252	15.0	16.8	13.9
1998	262	15.3	17.1	11.1
1999	256	15.4	16.6	14.1
2000	253	16.2	15.6	12.3
2001	244	15.2	16.1	11.1
2002	242	15.7	15.4	12.4
2003	242	15.7	15.4	12.4
2004	240	14.9	16.1	11.7
2005	244	15.2	16.1	13.1
2006	239	16.1	14.8	14.2
2007	231	15.1	15.3	13.4
2008	228	15.8	14.4	14
2009	231	15.5	14.8	15.6
2010	259	14.0	18.4	18.1
2011	261	13.8	18.8	22.2
2012	251	13.5	18.5	20.7
2013	243	13.2	18.4	22.2
2014	242	14.8	16.2	25.2
2015	238	15.0	15.8	19.7
2016	239	15.0	15.9	19.7
2017	240	15.2	15.7	15.4
2018	240	16.1	14.8	13.3
2019	234	15.9	14.6	12
2020	238	15.6	15.2	9.7
2021	236	15.9	14.8	14
2022	226	14.6	15.4	15.9
2023	227	14.9	15.1	14.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John Ridgeway Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	256	15.8	16.2	n/a
1992	264	14.5	18.2	n/a
1993	265	15.6	17.0	7.9
1994	272	15.2	17.9	7.7
1995	248	15.6	15.9	12.5
1996	248	15.6	15.9	12.5
1997	252	15.0	16.8	13.9
1998	262	15.3	17.1	11.1
1999	256	15.4	16.6	14.1
2000	253	16.2	15.6	12.3
2001	244	15.2	16.1	11.1
2002	242	15.7	15.4	12.4
2003	242	15.7	15.4	12.4
2004	240	14.9	16.1	11.7
2005	244	15.2	16.1	13.1
2006	239	16.1	14.8	14.2
2007	231	15.1	15.3	13.4
2008	228	15.8	14.4	14
2009	231	15.5	14.8	15.6
2010	259	14.0	18.4	18.1
2011	261	13.8	18.8	22.2
2012	251	13.5	18.5	20.7
2013	243	13.2	18.4	22.2
2014	242	14.8	16.2	25.2
2015	238	15.0	15.8	19.7
2016	239	15.0	15.9	19.7
2017	240	15.2	15.7	15.4
2018	240	16.1	14.8	13.3
2019	234	15.9	14.6	12
2020	238	15.6	15.2	9.7
2021	236	15.9	14.8	14
2022	226	14.6	15.4	15.9
2023	227	14.9	15.1	14.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for John Ridgeway Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$294 (2.5%)	$11,577 (97.5%)	$11,871
2020	$332 (2.9%)	$11,252 (97.1%)	$11,584
2021	$612 (4.9%)	$11,887 (95.1%)	$12,499
2022	$604 (4.6%)	$12,528 (95.4%)	$13,131

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John Ridgeway Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 249^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 180^th of 898 Elementary schools	3.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (John Ridgeway Elementary)	52.8	50	2.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)	39.4	32.4	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (John Ridgeway Elementary)	52.8	62.5	9.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia 93)	43.1	38.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (John Ridgeway Elementary)	63.1	56.7	6.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)	48	37.2	10.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (John Ridgeway Elementary)	60	54.6	5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)	46.5	37.8	8.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	36.2	4.1%
5th Grade Science (John Ridgeway Elementary)	46.7	45.2	1.5%
5th Grade Science (Columbia 93)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (John Ridgeway Elementary)	50	78.8	28.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia 93)	45	45.5	0.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	234	227	3%
African American	17	22	29.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	11	13	18.2%
Hispanic	8	8
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	177	162	8.5%
Two or More Races	20	22	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12%	14.5%	2.6%

Schools Near John Ridgeway Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
John Ridgeway Elementary	Public	K-5	107 E Sexton	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3550	227	15	15.1	14.5%	162 (71.4%)	22 (9.7%)	8 (3.5%)	13 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (9.7%)	79.4	154^th of 906 public elementary schools	83.0%		75.7	180^th of 898 public elementary schools	80.0%	26	38.4	59.9		72.2	48.6	68.5	77.7	$13,131	$604	$12,528
Ulysses S. Grant Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10 E Broadway	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3520	327	22	14.7	36.7%	180 (55.0%)	79 (24.2%)	21 (6.4%)	14 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (10.1%)	55.5	392^nd of 906 public elementary schools	56.7%		60.7	345^th of 898 public elementary schools	61.6%	47	43.0	48.0	39.6	39.6	45.0	46.2	38.1	$12,829	$425	$12,404
Eugene Field Center	Public	1-5	1010 Rangeline St	Columbia	65201	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3750	0	9	5.5		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)								$3,397	$125	$3,272
West Blvd. Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	319 West Blvd North	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 214-3670	337	30	11.3	99.1%	132 (39.2%)	118 (35.0%)	17 (5.0%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (19.0%)	46.5	491^st of 906 public elementary schools	45.8%		21.9	728^th of 898 public elementary schools	18.9%	237	37.7		41.8	34.8	31.8	32.6	50.0	$15,043	$708	$14,335
Thomas Benton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1410 Hinkson Ave	Columbia	65201	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 214-3610	216	21	10.4	98.6%	78 (36.1%)	97 (44.9%)	9 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (14.8%)	38.2	578^th of 906 public elementary schools	36.2%		38.9	579^th of 898 public elementary schools	35.5%	1	3.0	21.0	30.0	55.0		32.4	45.0	$15,722	$589	$15,133
Parkade Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	111 Parkade Blvd	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 214-3630	364	32	11.4	54.9%	159 (43.7%)	105 (28.8%)	28 (7.7%)	18 (4.9%)	3 (0.8%)	5 (1.4%)	46 (12.6%)	34.4	616^th of 906 public elementary schools	32.0%		28.8	674^th of 898 public elementary schools	24.9%	58	24.0	33.8	21.4	37.3	35.0	46.4	27.9	$13,864	$733	$13,131
Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1208 Locust	Columbia	65201	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3530	290	21	13.5	46.6%	148 (51.0%)	59 (20.3%)	18 (6.2%)	30 (10.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (11.7%)	73.2	214^th of 906 public elementary schools	76.4%		46.5	496^th of 898 public elementary schools	44.8%	282	47.5	45.1	37.8	59.4	58.5		62.8	$13,101	$622	$12,479
Russell Blvd. Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 W Rollins Rd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3650	460	30	15.3	18.5%	360 (78.3%)	27 (5.9%)	16 (3.5%)	11 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (9.8%)	85.4	96^th of 906 public elementary schools	89.4%		70.5	235^th of 898 public elementary schools	73.8%	139	54.8	61.0	64.1	67.1	54.2		62.0	$13,690	$457	$13,233
Derby Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4000 Derby Ridge Rd	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 214-3270	395	38	10.4	69.9%	117 (29.6%)	170 (43.0%)	33 (8.4%)	20 (5.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (13.7%)	11.5	817^th of 906 public elementary schools	9.8%		10.3	816^th of 898 public elementary schools	9.1%	1	5.6	16.4	12.2	15.6	18.3	16.2	27.2	$14,822	$759	$14,063
Shepard Blvd. Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2616 Shepard Blvd	Columbia	65201	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 214-3660	516	41	12.4	62.8%	188 (36.4%)	170 (32.9%)	49 (9.5%)	15 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	91 (17.6%)	24.1	698^th of 906 public elementary schools	23.0%		17.5	754^th of 898 public elementary schools	16.0%	56	23.1	19.7	23.8		27.8	27.6	36.2	$12,091	$469	$11,622

Frequently Asked Questions about John Ridgeway Elementary

What is the racial makeup of John Ridgeway Elementary?

Students at John Ridgeway Elementary are 71% White, 10% African American, 10% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend John Ridgeway Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 227 students attended John Ridgeway Elementary.

Is John Ridgeway Elementary a good school?

John Ridgeway Elementary ranks 154^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is John Ridgeway Elementary in?

Columbia 93

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