Rock Bridge Elementary

Summary:

Rock Bridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia, Missouri, serving 589 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Columbia 93 school district.

Rock Bridge Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with 60.44% White, 17.83% African American, 5.77% Hispanic, and 7.13% Asian students, which is higher than nearby schools like Russell Blvd. Elementary (78.26% White) and Fairview Elementary (63.25% White). The school has consistently performed above district and state averages on MAP tests, with its 5th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate at 52% compared to the district's 42.9% and the state's 44.1%. Additionally, Rock Bridge has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (33.28%) compared to nearby schools like Shepard Blvd. Elementary (62.79%) and Thomas Benton Elementary (98.61%).

Rock Bridge Elementary's consistent academic performance, with its statewide ranking ranging from 299 to 597 out of over 1,000 Missouri elementary schools over the past decade, suggests the school has been able to maintain a high level of achievement despite changes in student demographics and other factors. The school has also performed well in terms of the academic achievement of its African American and low-socioeconomic status student subgroups, ranking 50th and 236th, respectively, out of Missouri elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year. This indicates the school is effectively supporting the learning needs of these traditionally underserved populations.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5151 S Hwy 163
       Columbia, MO  65203-8913


(573) 214-3290

District: Columbia 93

SchoolDigger Rank:
427th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,281 Help


Students who attend Rock Bridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle School
High:    Rock Bridge Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  589

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.4%
African American:
17.8%
Two or more races:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.3% Help


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Compare Details Rock Bridge Elementary ranks better than 52.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 9th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Columbia 93 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.62. (See more...)
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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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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.4%), African American (17.8%), two or more races (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rock Bridge Elementary is 16.5. 18 elementary schools in the Columbia 93 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rock Bridge Elementary is $12,281. 15 elementary schools in the Columbia 93 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Rock Bridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rock Bridge Elementary 427th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Rock Bridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Columbia 93:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia 93 191st of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rock Bridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rock Bridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.70 493rd 1074 54.1%
2007 53.20 516th 1080 52.2%
2008 46.62 633rd 1084 41.6%
2009 51.13 549th 1053 47.9%
2010 59.84 405th 1066 62.0%
2011 55.03 514th 1088 52.8%
2012 67.55 325th 1085 70.0%
2013 62.79 390th 1108 64.8%
2014 48.70 597th 1089 45.2%
2015 50.50 556th 1058 47.4%
2016 60.15 363rd 865 58.0%
2017 67.31 331st 1032 67.9%
2018 65.55 341st 1045 67.4%
2019 68.08 299th 1052 71.6%
2021 63.28 328th 901 63.6%
2022 57.37 385th 908 57.6%
2023 52.62 427th 898 52.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rock Bridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.42 395th 887 55.5%
2019 18.58 824th 907 9.2%
2021 57.19 190th 574 66.9%
2022 54.28 194th 532 63.5%
2023 54.41 236th 611 61.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Rock Bridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.66 160th 250 36.0%
2023 60.42 50th 185 73.0%
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Rank History for White students at Rock Bridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.30 168th 898 81.3%
2019 74.24 186th 917 79.7%
2021 61.97 246th 691 64.4%
2022 55.90 282nd 675 58.2%
2023 43.69 373rd 673 44.6%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Friday, December 7, 2012

Open Quote I have two children at this school and feel that they are getting a great education there. The administration, teachers, and staff truly care about the students and work hard to provide a quality learning environment. The PTA offers great opportunities for teachers and students throughout the year, including the best fundraiser in town - the annual Chicken BBQ in October! All around great school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rock Bridge 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 625 625
1992 548 44 10 4 1 n/a n/a 0 607
1993 567 37 14 2 1 n/a n/a 0 621
1994 570 46 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 632
1995 473 62 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1996 473 62 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1997 480 68 15 6 1 n/a n/a 0 570
1998 441 75 16 8 3 n/a n/a 0 543
1999 416 82 9 8 3 n/a n/a 0 518
2000 408 84 2 8 2 n/a n/a 0 504
2001 384 95 3 8 2 n/a n/a 0 492
2002 349 105 11 5 4 n/a n/a 0 474
2003 349 105 11 5 4 n/a n/a 0 474
2004 292 71 18 5 2 n/a n/a 0 388
2005 286 88 14 9 2 n/a n/a 0 399
2006 289 104 11 19 2 n/a n/a 0 425
2007 308 91 14 23 2 n/a n/a 0 438
2008 357 93 16 26 1 n/a n/a 0 493
2009 364 82 11 19 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2010 381 87 21 16 3 n/a n/a 0 508
2011 372 71 16 19 4 0 43 0 525
2012 404 69 22 23 2 0 43 0 563
2013 451 66 13 27 3 0 34 0 594
2014 470 64 18 32 2 0 34 0 620
2015 485 63 14 25 3 1 36 0 627
2016 463 78 16 28 2 1 47 0 635
2017 350 59 25 23 2 0 40 0 499
2018 375 72 29 29 2 1 44 0 552
2019 337 58 32 28 2 1 44 0 502
2020 335 49 31 27 3 1 39 0 485
2021 294 67 24 25 4 1 37 0 452
2022 303 82 30 20 5 1 34 0 475
2023 356 105 42 34 4 2 46 0 589

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 Rock Bridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 625 33.2 18.8 n/a
1992 607 33.3 18.2 n/a
1993 621 33.3 18.6 19
1994 632 34.8 18.2 19
1995 555 30.2 18.4 23.6
1996 555 30.2 18.4 23.6
1997 570 32.2 17.7 18.2
1998 543 31.8 17.1 25.8
1999 518 31.6 16.4 29.5
2000 504 32.1 15.7 27.6
2001 492 34.3 14.3 32.7
2002 474 33.9 14.0 34.2
2003 474 33.9 14.0 34.2
2004 388 28.6 13.6 33.2
2005 399 30.6 13.0 39.3
2006 425 31.1 13.7 32.9
2007 438 30.1 14.6 35.6
2008 493 35.6 13.8 30.2
2009 476 33.9 14.0 35.1
2010 508 34.1 14.8 30.5
2011 525 30.9 16.9 29.5
2012 563 29.2 19.2 26.8
2013 594 31.3 18.9 28.5
2014 620 31.2 19.8 32.6
2015 627 32.0 19.5 31.4
2016 635 35.0 18.1 34
2017 499 32.9 15.1 26.7
2018 552 31.6 17.4 29
2019 502 32.0 15.6 29.5
2020 485 30.0 16.1 25.4
2021 452 30.6 14.7 31.6
2022 475 30.8 15.4 28.8
2023 589 35.6 16.5 33.3

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 Rock Bridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 625 33.2 18.8 n/a
1992 607 33.3 18.2 n/a
1993 621 33.3 18.6 19
1994 632 34.8 18.2 19
1995 555 30.2 18.4 23.6
1996 555 30.2 18.4 23.6
1997 570 32.2 17.7 18.2
1998 543 31.8 17.1 25.8
1999 518 31.6 16.4 29.5
2000 504 32.1 15.7 27.6
2001 492 34.3 14.3 32.7
2002 474 33.9 14.0 34.2
2003 474 33.9 14.0 34.2
2004 388 28.6 13.6 33.2
2005 399 30.6 13.0 39.3
2006 425 31.1 13.7 32.9
2007 438 30.1 14.6 35.6
2008 493 35.6 13.8 30.2
2009 476 33.9 14.0 35.1
2010 508 34.1 14.8 30.5
2011 525 30.9 16.9 29.5
2012 563 29.2 19.2 26.8
2013 594 31.3 18.9 28.5
2014 620 31.2 19.8 32.6
2015 627 32.0 19.5 31.4
2016 635 35.0 18.1 34
2017 499 32.9 15.1 26.7
2018 552 31.6 17.4 29
2019 502 32.0 15.6 29.5
2020 485 30.0 16.1 25.4
2021 452 30.6 14.7 31.6
2022 475 30.8 15.4 28.8
2023 589 35.6 16.5 33.3

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 Rock Bridge Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $275 (2.7%) $10,053 (97.3%) $10,328
2020 $314 (3.1%) $9,736 (96.9%) $10,049
2021 $560 (4.7%) $11,455 (95.3%) $12,015
2022 $580 (4.7%) $11,701 (95.3%) $12,281

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rock Bridge Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 299th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 427th of 898 Elementary schools
 19.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rock Bridge Elementary)53.736.4
 17.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)39.432.4
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rock Bridge Elementary)54.437.9
 16.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia 93)43.138.2
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rock Bridge Elementary)55.638.8
 16.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)4837.2
 10.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Bridge Elementary)48.837.6
 11.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia 93)46.941.2
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rock Bridge Elementary)58.944.8
 14.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)46.538.9
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Rock Bridge Elementary)50.741.7
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Columbia 93)42.439.3
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Bridge Elementary)57.652
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia 93)4542.9
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students502589
 17.3%
African American58105
 81%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian3242
 31.3%
Hispanic2834
 21.4%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White337356
 5.6%
Two or More Races4446
 4.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.5%33.3%
 3.8%


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Students who attend Rock Bridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle School
High : Rock Bridge Senior High

Rock Bridge Elementary ranks 427th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 589 students attended Rock Bridge Elementary.

Students at Rock Bridge Elementary are 60% White, 18% African American, 8% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 6% Hispanic.


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