ROCK BRIDGE ELEM.

589 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rock Bridge Elementary is a highly-rated public school located in the southern portion of Columbia, Missouri. As part of the Columbia Public Schools district, it serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and the development of social-emotional skills in young learners.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for its active parent-teacher involvement and strong neighborhood support. With a focus on inclusive education, Rock Bridge Elementary provides various resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students beyond the traditional classroom setting. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while cultivating a lifelong passion for learning.

589

Total Students

35.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROCK BRIDGE ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	356
Hispanic	34
Black	105
Asian	42
Two or More	46
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
356 (60.4 %)
Black
105 (17.8 %)
Two or More
46 (7.8 %)
Asian
42 (7.1 %)
Hispanic
34 (5.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	COLUMBIA 93
Phone:	(573)214-3290
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ROCK BRIDGE ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	95
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ROCK BRIDGE ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	295	50.1%
Male	294	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)