HIGH RIDGE ELEM.

2901 HIGH RIDGE BLVD
HIGH RIDGE, MO 63049

350 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

High Ridge Elementary School is a public school located in High Ridge, Missouri, serving students within the Northwest R-I School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on creating a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grade levels. It is situated along High Ridge Boulevard, serving as a primary educational hub for families residing in the northern Jefferson County area.

The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and social-emotional development through a standards-based curriculum. Like other schools within the Northwest R-I District, High Ridge Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement, student participation, and preparing children for success as they transition to middle school. Through its commitment to a well-rounded education, the school aims to provide a safe and nurturing space where young learners can build the necessary skills for their future academic endeavors.

350

Total Students

32.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGH RIDGE ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	13
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	14

White
320 (91.4 %)
Two or More
14 (4.0 %)
Hispanic
13 (3.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
Black
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:	NORTHWEST R-I
Phone:	(636)677-3996
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
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

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 57