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Ridgeview Elementary

Summary:

Ridgeview Elementary is a public elementary school in Liberty, Missouri, serving 355 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Liberty 53 school district, which is ranked 86 out of 376 districts in the state.

Ridgeview Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts significantly lower than nearby schools like Shoal Creek Elementary and Lewis and Clark Elementary. This may be due in part to the school's relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 45.63% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to just 8.27% at Shoal Creek Elementary and 15.41% at Lewis and Clark Elementary.

Despite its challenges, Ridgeview Elementary has a more diverse student population, with higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students compared to nearby schools. While this diversity presents both opportunities and challenges, ensuring equitable access to resources and support for all students will be crucial for the school's success. With a consistent ranking in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, Ridgeview Elementary has room for improvement, and learning from the successes of high-performing schools in the area could be key to driving progress.


Detail:

Public K-5

 701 Thornton
       Liberty, MO  64068-2172

(816) 736-5450

District: Liberty 53

SchoolDigger Rank:
605th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,850 Help


Students who attend Ridgeview Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Heritage Middle School
High:    Liberty North High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  355

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.7%
Hispanic:
9.9%
African American:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.6% Help


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Compare Details Ridgeview Elementary ranks worse than 67.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Liberty 53 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.53. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (70.7%), Hispanic (9.9%), African American (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Liberty 53 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ridgeview Elementary is 10.2, which is the 2nd best among 11 elementary schools in the Liberty 53 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ridgeview Elementary is $14,850, which is the 3rd highest among 11 elementary schools in the Liberty 53 School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ridgeview Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgeview Elementary 605th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Ridgeview Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
White students:


Liberty 53:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty 53 86th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ridgeview Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ridgeview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.60 150th 1074 86.0%
2007 60.20 387th 1080 64.2%
2008 58.54 408th 1084 62.4%
2009 59.61 410th 1053 61.1%
2010 63.03 366th 1066 65.7%
2011 51.02 595th 1088 45.3%
2012 51.91 580th 1085 46.5%
2013 41.07 748th 1108 32.5%
2014 58.58 435th 1089 60.1%
2015 51.26 540th 1058 49.0%
2016 68.05 273rd 865 68.4%
2017 61.02 395th 1032 61.7%
2018 52.39 495th 1045 52.6%
2019 33.82 740th 1052 29.7%
2021 32.74 633rd 901 29.7%
2022 18.84 751st 908 17.3%
2023 35.53 605th 898 32.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ridgeview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.05 459th 887 48.3%
2019 33.61 677th 907 25.4%
2021 39.78 332nd 574 42.2%
2022 19.39 475th 532 10.7%
2023 38.99 378th 611 38.1%
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Rank History for White students at Ridgeview Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.47 458th 898 49.0%
2019 30.08 688th 917 25.0%
2021 18.12 598th 691 13.5%
2022 10.17 636th 675 5.8%
2023 32.17 472nd 673 29.9%
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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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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Open Quote My children attended other school both in and out of this district. Never did we experience more caring dedicated teachers and administration than at Ridgeview. The welcome feeling was also extended to parents as they visited the school. Students at Ridgeview are taught to be global thinkers and to fully embrace the difference they can make in the world. Test scores may be the rating system for this sight but you cannot put a score on what was gained at Ridgeview. It is an under appreciated school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ridgeview 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 312 312
1992 310 11 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1993 383 16 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1994 402 12 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1995 511 29 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1996 511 29 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1997 604 22 3 7 3 n/a n/a 0 639
1998 681 22 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 711
1999 809 30 9 6 1 n/a n/a 0 855
2000 711 21 4 10 1 n/a n/a 0 747
2001 577 14 4 16 3 n/a n/a 0 614
2002 628 33 7 22 1 n/a n/a 0 691
2003 628 33 7 22 1 n/a n/a 0 691
2004 606 31 9 30 1 n/a n/a 0 677
2005 624 29 18 30 3 n/a n/a 0 704
2006 673 32 13 33 4 n/a n/a 0 755
2007 384 24 12 22 4 n/a n/a 0 446
2008 405 44 11 28 5 n/a n/a 0 493
2009 454 39 12 33 3 n/a n/a 0 541
2010 391 37 24 46 1 n/a n/a 0 499
2011 434 36 11 49 1 6 1 0 538
2012 402 24 5 20 1 4 10 0 466
2013 382 23 5 29 1 3 18 0 461
2014 389 16 4 35 1 2 23 0 470
2015 361 23 7 30 1 2 19 0 443
2016 357 19 6 37 0 1 25 0 445
2017 342 23 6 37 0 1 37 0 446
2018 302 17 5 42 0 1 40 0 407
2019 299 32 1 43 0 0 42 0 417
2020 271 29 0 50 2 0 50 0 402
2021 284 29 0 40 0 0 41 0 394
2022 288 26 1 32 0 0 39 0 386
2023 251 32 5 35 0 0 32 0 355

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 Ridgeview Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 312 16.9 18.4 14.7
1992 325 17.6 18.4 13.5
1993 405 21.2 19.1 15.3
1994 422 21.4 19.7 20.1
1995 550 32.1 17.1 17.8
1996 550 32.1 17.1 17.8
1997 639 36.6 17.5 12.5
1998 711 41.6 17.1 12.1
1999 855 42.6 20.1 19.1
2000 747 42.6 17.5 16.5
2001 614 39.3 15.6 13
2002 691 41.8 16.5 12.2
2003 691 41.8 16.5 12.2
2004 677 38.7 17.5 14.3
2005 704 42.1 16.7 14.6
2006 755 43.8 17.2 16.3
2007 446 42.8 10.4 29.1
2008 493 35.0 14.1 34.1
2009 541 38.2 14.1 32.3
2010 499 37.5 13.3 39.9
2011 538 40.5 13.2 45.2
2012 466 41.1 11.3 47.2
2013 461 40.3 11.4 47.3
2014 470 35.8 13.1 43
2015 443 34.0 13.0 41.5
2016 445 36.0 12.3 42.9
2017 446 35.7 12.4 51.3
2018 407 34.7 11.7 41.5
2019 417 36.7 11.3 45.8
2020 402 36.3 11.0 48.3
2021 394 33.2 11.8 47
2022 386 36.7 10.5 36.8
2023 355 34.8 10.2 45.6

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 Ridgeview Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 312 16.9 18.4 14.7
1992 325 17.6 18.4 13.5
1993 405 21.2 19.1 15.3
1994 422 21.4 19.7 20.1
1995 550 32.1 17.1 17.8
1996 550 32.1 17.1 17.8
1997 639 36.6 17.5 12.5
1998 711 41.6 17.1 12.1
1999 855 42.6 20.1 19.1
2000 747 42.6 17.5 16.5
2001 614 39.3 15.6 13
2002 691 41.8 16.5 12.2
2003 691 41.8 16.5 12.2
2004 677 38.7 17.5 14.3
2005 704 42.1 16.7 14.6
2006 755 43.8 17.2 16.3
2007 446 42.8 10.4 29.1
2008 493 35.0 14.1 34.1
2009 541 38.2 14.1 32.3
2010 499 37.5 13.3 39.9
2011 538 40.5 13.2 45.2
2012 466 41.1 11.3 47.2
2013 461 40.3 11.4 47.3
2014 470 35.8 13.1 43
2015 443 34.0 13.0 41.5
2016 445 36.0 12.3 42.9
2017 446 35.7 12.4 51.3
2018 407 34.7 11.7 41.5
2019 417 36.7 11.3 45.8
2020 402 36.3 11.0 48.3
2021 394 33.2 11.8 47
2022 386 36.7 10.5 36.8
2023 355 34.8 10.2 45.6

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 Ridgeview Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $71 (0.6%) $12,122 (99.4%) $12,193
2020 $147 (1.1%) $13,031 (98.9%) $13,178
2021 $328 (2.4%) $13,193 (97.6%) $13,521
2022 $413 (2.8%) $14,437 (97.2%) $14,850

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ridgeview 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 740th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 605th of 898 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ridgeview Elementary)28.144.1
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Liberty 53)53.242.6
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ridgeview Elementary)42.745.6
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Liberty 53)62.549.7
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ridgeview Elementary)27.534.4
 6.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Liberty 53)57.354
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgeview Elementary)36.831.2
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty 53)63.656.4
 7.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ridgeview Elementary)2818.5
 9.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Liberty 53)48.151.1
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Ridgeview Elementary)45.316.7
 28.6%
   5th Grade Science (Liberty 53)5648.5
 7.5%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ridgeview Elementary)49.326
 23.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty 53)64.556.7
 7.8%
   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 Students417355
 14.9%
African American3232
American Indian00
Asian15
 400%
Hispanic4335
 18.6%
Pacific Islander00
White299251
 16.1%
Two or More Races4232
 23.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.8%45.6%
 0.2%

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Students who attend Ridgeview Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Heritage Middle School
High : Liberty North High School

Ridgeview Elementary ranks 605th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Ridgeview Elementary are 71% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% African American, 9% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 355 students attended Ridgeview Elementary.


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