Very Good
#590 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 27% in state
Ridge Meadows Elem.
Elementary School · ROCKWOOD R-VI
777 RIDGE RD, Ellisville, MO 63021
Enrollment
274
Student-Teacher
13.7:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
274
Student-Teacher
13.7:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#590 of 2,221
In Ellisville
#2 of 3
public schools
In district
#12 of 30
ROCKWOOD R-VI
Academic performance
8.6 / 10
Excellent
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Ridge Meadows Elem.
Elementary School in Ellisville · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ridge Meadows Elem.
Ridge Meadows Elem. is a public elementary school in Ellisville, MO, part of ROCKWOOD R-VI. Ridge Meadows Elem. serves approximately 274 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Ridge Meadows Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #590 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Ridge Meadows Elem. show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- District avg 6.9
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Ridge Meadows Elem. — Students at Ridge Meadows Elem. score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 38 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: 6.7/10.
How Ridge Meadows Elem. Compares
See how Ridge Meadows 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
777 RIDGE RD, Ellisville, MO 63021
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ridge Meadows Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WOERTHER ELEM. (rated 8.7/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Ballwin), which scores notably higher. Another option is ELLISVILLE ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, FAIRWAY ELEM. (rated 7.6/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Wildwood), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Ellisville, see our Ellisville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FAIRWAY ELEM. Wildwood | 1.0 mi | 7.6 |
| ELLISVILLE ELEM. Ellisville | 1.8 mi | 8.5 |
| ST JOHN LUTHERAN SCHOOL Ellisville | 1.7 mi | 6.5 |
| CDLC ELLISVILLE INC. Ellisville | 1.9 mi | — |
| GREEN PINES ELEM. Wildwood | 1.9 mi | 5.5 |
| CRESTVIEW MIDDLE Ellisville | 2.4 mi | 7.2 |
| ROCKWOOD CTR. EARLY CHILD. ED. Chesterfield | 2.4 mi | 4.5 |
| HOPE MONTESSORI ACADEMY WILDWOOD Wildwood | 2.4 mi | — |
| ELEGANT CHILD EARLY LEARNING CENTER Wildwood | 2.7 mi | — |
| LASALLE SPRINGS MIDDLE Wildwood | 2.5 mi | 4.5 |
| ST CLARE OF ASSISI SCHOOL Ellisville | 2.7 mi | 6.3 |
| ST CLARE OF ASSISI SCHOOL Ellisville | 2.7 mi | 6.1 |
| LAFAYETTE SR. HIGH Wildwood | 2.5 mi | 6.0 |
| SELVIDGE MIDDLE Ballwin | 2.5 mi | 8.4 |
| WESTRIDGE ELEM. Ballwin | 2.7 mi | 6.0 |
| WOERTHER ELEM. Ballwin | 2.5 mi | 8.7 |
| HOLY INFANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ballwin | 2.5 mi | 5.5 |
| BABLER ELEM. Glencoe | 2.9 mi | 7.0 |
| ST ALBAN ROE SCHOOL Wildwood | 2.9 mi | 6.1 |
| POND ELEM. Wildwood | 2.8 mi | 4.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63021 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$113,822
Median Home Value
$324,300
Median Rent
$1,362/mo
Population
56,297
College Educated
62.1%
Homeownership
79%
Avg Commute
23.9 min
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Median Age
40.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ADRIAN ELEM. Adrian, MO | 7.4 |
| BETTY WHEELER CLASSICAL JR. AC St. Louis, MO | 7.4 |
| BOONE ELEM. Kansas City, MO | 7.4 |
| COLEMAN ELEM. Villa Ridge, MO | 7.4 |
| ELLISON ELEM. St. Joseph, MO | 7.4 |
| LEWIS ELEMENTARY Excelsior Springs, MO | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ridge Meadows Elem.
What grades does Ridge Meadows Elem. serve?
Ridge Meadows Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ridge Meadows Elem.?
Ridge Meadows Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge Meadows Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge Meadows Elem. is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ridge Meadows Elem. rank in MO?
Ridge Meadows Elem. ranks #590 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Ridge Meadows Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Ridge Meadows Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Ridge Meadows Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ridge Meadows Elem. has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ridge Meadows Elem. a charter school?
No, Ridge Meadows Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ridge Meadows Elem. a Title I school?
No, Ridge Meadows Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ridge Meadows Elem.?
8.0% of students at Ridge Meadows 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
- 274
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 8.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (636) 891-6650
Resources & Links
District
ROCKWOOD R-VI- District Enrollment
- 20,088
- Schools in District
- 31
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,527
- District Rank
- #12 of 30
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