Derby Ridge Elementary School

4000 Derby Ridge Rd
Columbia, MO 65202
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Derby Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Derby Ridge Elementary School's student population of 395 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
395 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Derby Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Derby Ridge Elementary School is 0.70, 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)
#1938 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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12%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Derby 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.
20%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Derby 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.
15-19%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Derby 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
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
5%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
8%
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Black
43%
15%
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White
30%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
14%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Derby 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
61%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Derby 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 Derby Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Derby Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1938 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Derby Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Derby 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Derby Ridge Elementary School?
395 students attend Derby Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Derby Ridge Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Derby Ridge Elementary School?
Derby Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Derby Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Derby Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Derby Ridge Elementary School part of?
Derby Ridge Elementary School is part of Columbia 93 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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