Very Good
#608 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 27% in state
Cedar Ridge Elem.
Elementary School · COLUMBIA 93
2345 Howell Mountain Drive, Columbia, MO 65201
Enrollment
469
Student-Teacher
14.7:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
469
Student-Teacher
14.7:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#608 of 2,221
In Columbia
#14 of 33
public schools
In district
#14 of 33
COLUMBIA 93
Academic growth
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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Cedar Ridge Elem.
Elementary School in Columbia · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Cedar Ridge Elem.
Cedar Ridge Elem. is a public elementary school in Columbia, MO, part of COLUMBIA 93. Cedar Ridge Elem. serves approximately 469 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Cedar Ridge Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #608 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Cedar Ridge Elem. show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- District avg 6.7
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Cedar Ridge Elem. — Students at Cedar Ridge Elem. score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
47.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 39 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.3/10.
How Cedar Ridge Elem. Compares
See how Cedar Ridge Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2345 Howell Mountain Drive, Columbia, MO 65201
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cedar Ridge Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. NEW HAVEN ELEM. (rated 8.0/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF COLUMBIA-MISSOURI (rated 7.9/10, 4.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ULYSSES S. GRANT ELEM. (rated 7.9/10, 4.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Columbia, see our Columbia schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| NEW HAVEN ELEM. Columbia | 1.6 mi | 8.0 |
| SHEPARD BLVD. ELEM. Columbia | 2.0 mi | 3.6 |
| WINDSOR STREET MONTESSORI SCHL Columbia | 3.4 mi | 6.2 |
| MURIEL BATTLE HIGH SCHOOL Columbia | 3.9 mi | 3.7 |
| THE CHILDREN'S SCHOOL AT STEPHENS C Columbia | 3.6 mi | 5.7 |
| THOMAS BENTON ELEM. Columbia | 3.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Locust St Expressive Arts Elem Columbia | 3.6 mi | 6.9 |
| ELIOT BATTLE ELEMENTARY Columbia | 4.1 mi | 4.3 |
| CHRISTIAN CHAPEL ACADEMY Columbia | 3.8 mi | 7.0 |
| BLUE RIDGE ELEM. Columbia | 4.7 mi | 5.9 |
| OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL Columbia | 4.7 mi | 5.9 |
| ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF COLUMBIA-MISSOURI Columbia | 4.1 mi | 7.9 |
| JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL Columbia | 4.2 mi | 8.6 |
| FREDERICK DOUGLASS HIGH Columbia | 4.3 mi | 4.2 |
| ROCK BRIDGE SR. HIGH Columbia | 4.2 mi | 6.7 |
| DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH Columbia | 4.5 mi | 5.2 |
| ROCK BRIDGE ELEM. Columbia | 4.5 mi | 7.7 |
| ULYSSES S. GRANT ELEM. Columbia | 4.4 mi | 7.9 |
| JOHN RIDGEWAY ELEM. Columbia | 4.6 mi | 7.0 |
| CENTER FOR EARLY LRNING-NORTH Columbia | 5.3 mi | 5.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 65201 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$46,177
Median Home Value
$229,300
Median Rent
$1,078/mo
Population
49,811
College Educated
53.7%
Homeownership
32.5%
Avg Commute
17.1 min
Poverty Rate
35%
Median Age
23.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BEAUFORT ELEM. Beaufort, MO | 7.3 |
| BENTON ELEM. Neosho, MO | 7.3 |
| CLINTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Clinton, MO | 7.3 |
| CLYDE HAMRICK ELEM. Imperial, MO | 7.3 |
| COMPASS ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO | 7.3 |
| FAIRVIEW PRIMARY Jennings, MO | 7.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cedar Ridge Elem.
What grades does Cedar Ridge Elem. serve?
Cedar Ridge Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cedar Ridge Elem.?
Cedar Ridge Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Elem. is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedar Ridge Elem. rank in MO?
Cedar Ridge Elem. ranks #608 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Cedar Ridge Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Ridge Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cedar Ridge Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Ridge Elem. has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cedar Ridge Elem. a charter school?
No, Cedar Ridge Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedar Ridge Elem. a Title I school?
No, Cedar Ridge Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar Ridge Elem.?
47.5% of students at Cedar Ridge Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 47.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Boone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (573) 214-3880
Resources & Links
District
COLUMBIA 93- District Enrollment
- 18,769
- Schools in District
- 36
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,936
- District Rank
- #14 of 33
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