Derby Ridge Elementary

Summary:

Derby Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia, Missouri, serving 395 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Columbia 93 school district, which is ranked 191 out of 376 districts in the state, Derby Ridge faces significant challenges in student performance and demographics.

Derby Ridge Elementary has a notably higher percentage of African American students (43.04%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 20.34% to 35.01%. This racial disparity is reflected in the school's academic performance, with only 4.8% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, far below the district average of 32.4% and the state average of 41.1%. Additionally, Derby Ridge has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.87% to 99.23% over the past few years, significantly higher than the 14.54% to 99.11% range of nearby schools like Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary and Ulysses S. Grant Elementary.

Despite spending more per student ($14,822 in 2021-2022) than nearby schools, Derby Ridge Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Missouri elementary schools, with a ranking between 754 and 816 out of 898-908 schools in the state over the past few years. This suggests that addressing the underlying factors, such as racial and socioeconomic disparities, and exploring best practices from higher-performing nearby schools could be crucial in improving outcomes for the students at Derby Ridge Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4000 Derby Ridge Rd
       Columbia, MO  65202-4504


(573) 214-3270

District: Columbia 93

SchoolDigger Rank:
816th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,822 Help


Students who attend Derby Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    John B. Lange Middle
High:    Muriel Battle High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  395

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.0%
White:
29.6%
Two or more races:
13.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Derby Ridge Elementary ranks worse than 90.9% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 19th 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 10.31. (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 Student population at Derby Ridge Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (43%), White (29.6%), two or more races (13.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Derby Ridge Elementary is 10.4, which is the lowest among 22 elementary schools in the Columbia 93 School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Derby Ridge Elementary is $14,822, which is the 5th highest among 20 elementary schools in the Columbia 93 School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Derby Ridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Derby Ridge Elementary 816th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Derby Ridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Derby Ridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Derby Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.43 578th 1074 46.2%
2007 46.88 628th 1080 41.9%
2008 39.00 767th 1084 29.2%
2009 30.58 832nd 1053 21.0%
2010 32.50 822nd 1066 22.9%
2011 35.05 809th 1088 25.6%
2012 36.19 804th 1085 25.9%
2013 22.02 956th 1108 13.7%
2014 17.39 967th 1089 11.2%
2015 9.75 979th 1058 7.5%
2016 11.39 785th 865 9.2%
2017 10.87 956th 1032 7.4%
2018 11.39 950th 1045 9.1%
2019 16.11 923rd 1052 12.3%
2021 16.30 754th 901 16.3%
2022 12.38 807th 908 11.1%
2023 10.31 816th 898 9.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Derby Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.84 774th 887 12.7%
2019 30.05 724th 907 20.2%
2021 38.86 339th 574 40.9%
2022 24.71 433rd 532 18.6%
2023 13.47 577th 611 5.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Derby Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.95 201st 251 19.9%
2019 17.27 250th 302 17.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Derby Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.02 203rd 250 18.8%
2021 44.39 86th 163 47.2%
2023 39.76 111th 185 40.0%
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Rank History for White students at Derby Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.97 812th 898 9.6%
2019 29.41 700th 917 23.7%
2021 23.48 555th 691 19.7%
2022 6.21 661st 675 2.1%
2023 9.00 643rd 673 4.5%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, April 8, 2016

Open Quote I have been incredibly pleased with Derby Ridge for my child. The principle is wonderful. She was new this year and she knew my son by name within her first 2 weeks. The teachers seem to really care and my child's teacher is absolutely amazing. Really communicates with me an advocates for my child. My kid actually wakes up and wants to go to school.

The mix of student backgrounds is about half from really nice suburban subdivisions. The other half are from duplex rental areas. This does mean that a good sized portion of the students come from lower economic backgrounds, but I like the fact that my kid is going to school with a wide array of students, both in terms of financial background and race. Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, December 2, 2010

Open Quote Crime rates are high, friends have moved their children to other schools, students can be witnessed in the halls being rude and disrespectful to teachers, and the school is surrounded on west and north side by crime infested areas. Crime occurs in summer and after hours, also, on the playground; no longer a safe area to take your children for family time. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Derby Ridge Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 378 47 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1993 397 49 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 451
1994 437 57 5 1 3 n/a n/a 0 503
1995 439 58 14 4 4 n/a n/a 0 519
1996 439 58 14 4 4 n/a n/a 0 519
1997 480 66 21 6 6 n/a n/a 0 579
1998 501 86 25 6 7 n/a n/a 0 625
1999 497 62 20 36 4 n/a n/a 0 619
2000 518 115 14 6 5 n/a n/a 0 658
2001 489 115 13 9 9 n/a n/a 0 635
2002 509 132 15 10 5 n/a n/a 0 671
2003 509 132 15 10 5 n/a n/a 0 671
2004 499 128 18 14 6 n/a n/a 0 665
2005 489 160 21 14 3 n/a n/a 0 687
2006 504 171 22 13 0 n/a n/a 0 710
2007 503 182 19 11 0 n/a n/a 0 715
2008 477 213 20 14 1 n/a n/a 0 725
2009 449 218 19 18 1 n/a n/a 0 705
2010 436 201 22 26 3 n/a n/a 0 688
2011 266 183 13 37 5 0 49 0 553
2012 276 185 24 43 2 0 39 0 569
2013 251 203 30 46 2 0 20 0 552
2014 240 233 30 63 2 0 19 0 587
2015 228 211 36 54 0 2 18 0 549
2016 231 220 45 58 0 0 28 0 582
2017 190 187 42 54 2 3 31 0 509
2018 168 162 39 38 1 3 45 0 456
2019 145 154 28 43 0 0 55 0 425
2020 151 173 30 47 2 0 60 0 463
2021 118 158 25 40 2 2 59 0 404
2022 127 148 26 38 0 3 50 0 392
2023 117 170 20 33 1 0 54 0 395

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 Derby Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 429 22.9 18.7 n/a
1993 451 26.0 17.3 38.8
1994 503 31.2 16.1 35.6
1995 519 34.5 15.0 50.7
1996 519 34.5 15.0 50.7
1997 579 36.0 16.1 34.7
1998 625 37.7 16.6 38.2
1999 619 44.3 14.0 37.5
2000 658 42.6 15.4 45.1
2001 635 46.5 13.7 42.2
2002 671 45.9 14.6 39.2
2003 671 45.9 14.6 39.2
2004 665 45.7 14.6 41.7
2005 687 43.6 15.8 39.7
2006 710 47.3 15.0 45.6
2007 715 45.2 15.8 46.7
2008 725 51.2 14.2 52.4
2009 705 48.4 14.6 57.6
2010 688 49.6 13.8 59.4
2011 553 39.5 13.9 50.5
2012 569 39.4 14.4 54.7
2013 552 39.6 13.9 50.9
2014 587 38.5 15.2 62.7
2015 549 40.0 13.7 70.1
2016 582 40.0 14.5 73.4
2017 509 38.5 13.2 100
2018 456 40.5 11.2 100
2019 425 35.0 12.1 99.3
2020 463 37.6 12.3 99.4
2021 404 39.6 10.2 76.7
2022 392 36.6 10.7 99.2
2023 395 37.9 10.4 69.9

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 Derby Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 429 22.9 18.7 n/a
1993 451 26.0 17.3 38.8
1994 503 31.2 16.1 35.6
1995 519 34.5 15.0 50.7
1996 519 34.5 15.0 50.7
1997 579 36.0 16.1 34.7
1998 625 37.7 16.6 38.2
1999 619 44.3 14.0 37.5
2000 658 42.6 15.4 45.1
2001 635 46.5 13.7 42.2
2002 671 45.9 14.6 39.2
2003 671 45.9 14.6 39.2
2004 665 45.7 14.6 41.7
2005 687 43.6 15.8 39.7
2006 710 47.3 15.0 45.6
2007 715 45.2 15.8 46.7
2008 725 51.2 14.2 52.4
2009 705 48.4 14.6 57.6
2010 688 49.6 13.8 59.4
2011 553 39.5 13.9 50.5
2012 569 39.4 14.4 54.7
2013 552 39.6 13.9 50.9
2014 587 38.5 15.2 62.7
2015 549 40.0 13.7 70.1
2016 582 40.0 14.5 73.4
2017 509 38.5 13.2 100
2018 456 40.5 11.2 100
2019 425 35.0 12.1 99.3
2020 463 37.6 12.3 99.4
2021 404 39.6 10.2 76.7
2022 392 36.6 10.7 99.2
2023 395 37.9 10.4 69.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Derby Ridge Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $417 (3.6%) $11,288 (96.4%) $11,705
2020 $517 (4.3%) $11,491 (95.7%) $12,008
2021 $816 (5.5%) $13,912 (94.5%) $14,728
2022 $759 (5.1%) $14,062 (94.9%) $14,822

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Derby Ridge Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 923rd of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 816th of 898 Elementary schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Derby Ridge Elementary)254.8
 20.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)39.432.4
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Derby Ridge Elementary)37.316.1
 21.2%
   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 (Derby Ridge Elementary)31.610.2
 21.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)4837.2
 10.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Derby Ridge Elementary)34.216
 18.2%
   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 (Derby Ridge Elementary)11.510.5
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)46.538.9
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Derby Ridge Elementary)1521.1
 6.1%
   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 Students425395
 7.1%
African American154170
 10.4%
American Indian01
Asian2820
 28.6%
Hispanic4333
 23.3%
Pacific Islander00
White145117
 19.3%
Two or More Races5554
 1.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.3%69.9%
 29.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Derby Ridge Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 395 students attended Derby Ridge Elementary.

Students at Derby Ridge Elementary are 43% African American, 30% White, 14% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 5% Asian.

Students who attend Derby Ridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : John B. Lange Middle
High : Muriel Battle High School

Derby Ridge Elementary ranks in the bottom 9.1% of Missouri elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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