JOHN RIDGEWAY ELEM.
JOHN RIDGEWAY ELEM. is a public elementary school that is part of the COLUMBIA 93 school district, located in COLUMBIA, MO with about 240 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 16 teachers, JOHN RIDGEWAY ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
John Ridgeway Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Columbia, Missouri, serving students within the Columbia Public Schools district. Situated in a residential area near the University of Missouri, the school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that emphasizes foundational academic development and student engagement. It typically serves a diverse student population, focusing on creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages both social-emotional growth and core competency in subjects like literacy and mathematics.
The school is characterized by its commitment to neighborhood-based education, often functioning as a central hub for families in the surrounding area. Like many schools in the Columbia district, Ridgeway integrates modern instructional strategies with a focus on preparing students for middle school transitions. Through its various academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, and dedicated faculty, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the individual needs of its students while maintaining strong partnerships with local parents and the wider Columbia community.
For more information, contact JOHN RIDGEWAY ELEM. at (573) 214-3550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
COLUMBIA, MO 65203-4082
(573) 214-3550
JOHN RIDGEWAY ELEM. is a public school in COLUMBIA, MO with about 240 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- COLUMBIA 93
- Total Students:
- 240
- Teachers:
- 16.15
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 240 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN RIDGEWAY ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 73.8%
- Two or more races
- 10.0%
- Black or African American
- 7.9%
- Asian
- 5.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.