Excellent
#284 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 13% in state
High Ridge Elem.
Elementary School · NORTHWEST R-I
2901 HIGH RIDGE BLVD, High Ridge, MO 63049
Enrollment
354
Student-Teacher
12.2:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
354
Student-Teacher
12.2:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#284 of 2,221
In High Ridge
#1 of 4
public schools
In district
#2 of 10
NORTHWEST R-I
Academic growth
8.9 / 10
Excellent
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High Ridge Elem.
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About High Ridge Elem.
High Ridge Elem. is a public elementary school in High Ridge, MO, part of NORTHWEST R-I. High Ridge Elem. serves approximately 354 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. High Ridge Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #284 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for High Ridge Elem. show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 8.1 · Excellent
- District avg 6.3
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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High Ridge Elem. — Students at High Ridge Elem. score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
52%
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: 8.9/10.
How High Ridge Elem. Compares
See how High 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
2901 HIGH RIDGE BLVD, High Ridge, MO 63049
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering High Ridge Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CEDAR SPRINGS ELEM. (rated 8.2/10, 5.2 miles away, in nearby House Springs), with a very similar rating. Another option is MERAMEC HEIGHTS ELEM. (rated 7.6/10, 5.1 miles away, in nearby Arnold), with a comparable rating. Additionally, MURPHY ELEM. (rated 7.5/10, 2.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in High Ridge, see our High Ridge schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WOODRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL High Ridge | 1.8 mi | 4.4 |
| BRENNAN WOODS ELEM. High Ridge | 2.2 mi | 3.7 |
| MURPHY ELEM. High Ridge | 2.9 mi | 7.5 |
| NORTHWEST VALLEY SCH. House Springs | 3.4 mi | 3.1 |
| HOUSE SPRINGS ELEM. House Springs | 3.6 mi | 7.2 |
| ROCKWOOD SOUTH MIDDLE Fenton | 3.9 mi | 7.4 |
| KELLISON ELEM. Fenton | 4.1 mi | 6.0 |
| HOUSE SPRINGS EARLY CHILD CTR House Springs | 4.4 mi | 3.3 |
| ROCKWOOD SUMMIT SR. HIGH Fenton | 4.4 mi | 7.0 |
| BOWLES ELEM. Fenton | 4.7 mi | 5.3 |
| MESSENGER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Fenton | 4.6 mi | — |
| STANTON ELEM. Fenton | 4.9 mi | 6.8 |
| CLYDE HAMRICK ELEM. Imperial | 5.2 mi | 7.3 |
| HERITAGE CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Fenton | 5.2 mi | 6.9 |
| CEDAR SPRINGS ELEM. House Springs | 5.2 mi | 8.2 |
| GEORGE GUFFEY ELEM. Fenton | 5.0 mi | 7.0 |
| OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Fenton | 5.7 mi | 6.3 |
| MERAMEC HEIGHTS ELEM. Arnold | 5.1 mi | 7.6 |
| SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Eureka | 5.5 mi | 5.4 |
| VALLEY PARK MIDDLE Valley Park | 6.5 mi | 9.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63049 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$90,234
Median Home Value
$209,200
Median Rent
$926/mo
Population
17,480
College Educated
27.5%
Homeownership
86.4%
Avg Commute
26.7 min
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Median Age
43
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| COMMUNITY SCHOOL St. Louis, MO | 8.1 |
| DOBBS ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO | 8.1 |
| GEORGE R. ROBINSON ELEM. Kirkwood, MO | 8.1 |
| HAWTHORN ELEM. Kansas City, MO | 8.1 |
| JAMES WALKER ELEM. Blue Springs, MO | 8.1 |
| JOSEPH L. MUDD ELEM. O'Fallon, MO | 8.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about High Ridge Elem.
What grades does High Ridge Elem. serve?
High Ridge Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend High Ridge Elem.?
High Ridge Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Ridge Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at High Ridge Elem. is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does High Ridge Elem. rank in MO?
High Ridge Elem. ranks #284 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is High Ridge Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
High Ridge Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 High Ridge Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, High Ridge Elem. has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is High Ridge Elem. a charter school?
No, High Ridge Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is High Ridge Elem. a Title I school?
No, High Ridge Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High Ridge Elem.?
52.0% of students at High 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 52.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (636) 677-3996
Resources & Links
District
NORTHWEST R-I- District Enrollment
- 5,900
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,515
- District Rank
- #2 of 10
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