- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbia, MO
John Ridgeway Elem.
Federal NCES profile for John Ridgeway Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290100000305
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Ridgeway Elem. earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 10.6%
- free-lunch eligible
John Ridgeway Elem. has class sizes larger than 88% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Ridgeway Elem. ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Columbia, MO.
School address
District: Columbia 93 · Missouri
NCES ID 290100000305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
John Ridgeway Elem. held near 227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 290100000305 · Columbia, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 16.2:1 · 10.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: David H. Hickman High (2,007 students)
John Ridgeway Elem. held near 227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
John Ridgeway 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 227
John Ridgeway Elem.
227 students
What this shows John Ridgeway Elem. reports 227 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Ridgeway Elem. compares
John Ridgeway 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 27% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 77% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Missouri - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.5%
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 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.2%
Two or More 14.1%
African American 10.1%
Asian 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, John Ridgeway 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 John Ridgeway Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David H. Hickman High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Bridge Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muriel W. Battle High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beulah Ralph Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Ridgeway 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 (~227 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Ridgeway Elem.
How many students attend John Ridgeway Elem.?
John Ridgeway Elem. has 227 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbia, MO. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Ridgeway Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at John Ridgeway Elem. is 16.2:1, which is 27% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Ridgeway Elem.?
10.6% of students at John Ridgeway Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Ridgeway Elem.?
The largest demographic group at John Ridgeway Elem. is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Columbia, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Ridgeway Elem.?
John Ridgeway Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 John Ridgeway Elem. rank among elementary schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, John Ridgeway Elem. ranks #2 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 John Ridgeway 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.