Serving 46 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ridgeway 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 ≤20% (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 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgeway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ridgeway Elementary School's student population of 46 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1858 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
89%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgeway Elementary School's ranking?
Ridgeway Elementary School is ranked #1858 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% 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 Ridgeway Elementary School?
46 students attend Ridgeway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Ridgeway Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgeway Elementary School?
Ridgeway Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ridgeway Elementary School offer ?
Ridgeway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ridgeway Elementary School part of?
Ridgeway Elementary School is part of Ridgeway R-V School District.
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