- Enrollment
- 2,095
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ellisville, MO
Ridge Meadows Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Ridge Meadows Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292685002507
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridge Meadows Elem. earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ellisville · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridge Meadows Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Meadows Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ellisville, MO.
School address
District: Rockwood R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 292685002507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Ridge Meadows Elem. shrank from 302 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 292685002507 · Ellisville, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 12.7:1 · 6.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Marquette Sr. High (2,095 students)
Ridge Meadows Elem. shrank from 302 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Ridge Meadows Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marquette Sr.
Marquette Sr. High
2,095 students
- Lafayette Sr.
Lafayette Sr. High
1,669 students
- Eureka Sr. Hig
Eureka Sr. High
1,586 students
- Rockwood Summi
Rockwood Summit Sr. High
1,194 students
- Crestview Midd
Crestview Middle
1,091 students
- This school 267
Ridge Meadows Elem.
267 students
What this shows Ridge Meadows Elem. reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridge Meadows Elem. compares
Ridge Meadows Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 86% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 50% in Missouri - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.9%
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
$12,527
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 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.8%
Asian 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Ridge Meadows Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockwood R-Vi reports $12,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridge Meadows Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eureka Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockwood Summit Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crestview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridge Meadows Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,669
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,586
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,194
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~267 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridge Meadows Elem.
How many students attend Ridge Meadows Elem.?
Ridge Meadows Elem. has 267 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ellisville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge Meadows Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge Meadows Elem. is 12.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridge Meadows Elem.?
6.3% of students at Ridge Meadows Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridge Meadows Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Ridge Meadows Elem. is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Ellisville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridge Meadows Elem.?
Ridge Meadows Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Ridge Meadows Elem. rank among public schools in Ellisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Meadows Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ellisville, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rockwood R-Vi?
Besides Ridge Meadows Elem., Rockwood R-Vi also operates Marquette Sr. High (2,095 students), Lafayette Sr. High (1,669 students), and Eureka Sr. High (1,586 students). See the Rockwood R-Vi district page for the complete list.