DERBY RIDGE ELEM.

395 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Derby Ridge Elementary, located at 4000 Derby Ridge Road in Columbia, Missouri, is a public school serving students in the Columbia Public School District. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on providing foundational education within a supportive community setting. The school is known for its commitment to academic growth, character development, and fostering a collaborative environment between educators, students, and families.

The school benefits from its location in a residential area of northern Columbia, serving a diverse student body. Like other schools in the district, Derby Ridge emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that includes core subjects alongside enrichment opportunities. By prioritizing both social-emotional learning and academic achievement, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

395

Total Students

37.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DERBY RIDGE ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	33
Black	170
Asian	20
Two or More	54
American Indian	1

Black
170 (43.0 %)
White
117 (29.6 %)
Two or More
54 (13.7 %)
Hispanic
33 (8.4 %)
Asian
20 (5.1 %)
American Indian
1 (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)214-3270
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DERBY RIDGE ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	59
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DERBY RIDGE ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	179	45.3%
Male	216	54.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)