Cedar Ridge Elementary School

2345 Howell Mountain Drive
Columbia, MO 65201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50% in MO
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

Cedar Ridge Elementary School's student population of 472 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
472 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Ridge Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1032 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cedar Ridge Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cedar Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cedar Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cedar Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
8%
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Black
20%
15%
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White
55%
69%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cedar Ridge Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Cedar Ridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cedar Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cedar Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cedar Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1032 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Cedar Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Cedar Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shepard Blvd. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
472 students attend Cedar Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Cedar Ridge Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cedar Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cedar Ridge Elementary School part of?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School is part of Columbia 93 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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