- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbia, MO
Cedar Ridge Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Ridge Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290100002279
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Ridge Elem. earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Ridge Elem. has class sizes larger than 76% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Ridge Elem. ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Columbia, MO.
School address
District: Columbia 93 · Missouri
NCES ID 290100002279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Cedar Ridge Elem. held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.8 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 290100002279 · Columbia, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 14.6:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: David H. Hickman High (2,007 students)
Cedar Ridge Elem. held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.8 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Cedar Ridge Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- David H. Hickm
David H. Hickman High
2,007 students
- Rock Bridge Sr
Rock Bridge Sr. High
1,997 students
- Muriel W. Batt
Muriel W. Battle High School
1,492 students
- Ann Hawkins Ge 736
Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle
736 students
- Beulah Ralph E 656
Beulah Ralph Elementary
656 students
- This school 453
Cedar Ridge Elem.
453 students
What this shows Cedar Ridge Elem. reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Ridge Elem. compares
Cedar Ridge Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 21% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in Missouri - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,936
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.7%
African American 20.3%
Two or More 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Cedar Ridge Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia 93 reports $13,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedar Ridge Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David H. Hickman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Bridge Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muriel W. Battle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beulah Ralph Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Ridge Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Columbia
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Ridge Elem.
How many students attend Cedar Ridge Elem.?
Cedar Ridge Elem. has 453 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbia, MO. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Elem. is 14.6:1, which is 14% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Ridge Elem.?
36.4% of students at Cedar Ridge Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Ridge Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Ridge Elem. is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Columbia, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Ridge Elem.?
Cedar Ridge Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedar Ridge Elem. rank among elementary schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Ridge Elem. ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Columbia, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia 93?
Besides Cedar Ridge Elem., Columbia 93 also operates David H. Hickman High (2,007 students), Rock Bridge Sr. High (1,997 students), and Muriel W. Battle High School (1,492 students). See the Columbia 93 district page for the complete list.