Is High Ridge Elementary a good school?

High Ridge Elementary ranks 411 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend High Ridge Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 354 students attended High Ridge Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of High Ridge Elementary?

Students at High Ridge Elementary are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

High Ridge Elementary

Summary:

High Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school serving 350 students in grades K-5 in the Northwest R-I school district in High Ridge, Missouri. The school has a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 397 out of 1,089 Missouri elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 636 out of 901 in 2020-2021.

High Ridge Elementary faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates (ranging from 19.0% to 26.5%) that are significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Cedar Springs Elementary (19.7%) and House Springs Elementary (19.7%). The school's test scores on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) are also generally below the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics and science. Additionally, the school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as white students and students with disabilities, is concerning, as it ranks in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools for these subgroups.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending, which has increased from $10,994 in 2018-2019 to $13,043 in 2021-2022, the data suggests that the funding is not translating into improved academic outcomes. This raises questions about the effective use of resources and the need to examine the school's instructional practices and support systems. Overall, the findings indicate that High Ridge Elementary faces unique challenges that require a comprehensive review and targeted interventions to address the needs of its students and improve the school's performance.

Detail:

Public K-5

2901 High Ridge Blvd
High Ridge, MO 63049-2212

(636) 677-3996

District: Northwest R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
411^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,043

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 354

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.0%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Hispanic:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details High Ridge Elementary ranks better than 54.6% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 4^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Northwest R-I School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.43. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89%), two or more races (5.4%), Hispanic (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Northwest R-I School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at High Ridge Elementary is 12, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Northwest R-I School District! (See more...)

Compare High Ridge Elementary employs 29.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at High Ridge Elementary is $13,043, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Northwest R-I School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

High Ridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks High Ridge Elementary 411^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See High Ridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Northwest R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest R-I 129^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for High Ridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at High Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	76.60	165^th	1074	84.6%
2007	67.11	275^th	1080	74.5%
2008	77.64	164^th	1084	84.9%
2009	54.09	501^st	1053	52.4%
2010	55.09	485^th	1066	54.5%
2011	64.58	364^th	1088	66.5%
2012	69.85	287^th	1085	73.5%
2013	69.04	296^th	1108	73.3%
2014	61.08	397^th	1089	63.5%
2015	59.66	421^st	1058	60.2%
2016	50.29	460^th	865	46.8%
2017	47.74	565^th	1032	45.3%
2018	41.47	630^th	1045	39.7%
2019	35.00	729^th	1052	30.7%
2021	32.40	636^th	901	29.4%
2022	40.10	560^th	908	38.3%
2023	48.01	479^th	898	46.7%
2024	53.43	411^th	906	54.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at High Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	40.87	571^st	887	35.6%
2019	42.38	565^th	907	37.7%
2021	22.26	487^th	574	15.2%
2022	42.09	289^th	532	45.7%
2023	42.13	344^th	611	43.7%
2024	46.91	317^th	625	49.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at High Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	11.23	276^th	302	8.6%

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Rank History for White students at High Ridge Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	29.82	666^th	898	25.8%
2019	23.52	768^th	917	16.2%
2021	20.03	583^rd	691	15.6%
2022	20.81	567^th	675	16.0%
2023	27.30	521^st	673	22.6%
2024	37.38	432^nd	668	35.3%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for High Ridge Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	713	713
1992	692	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	693
1993	685	4	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	693
1994	674	7	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	688
1995	583	6	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	596
1996	583	6	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	596
1997	625	3	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	632
1998	641	5	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	654
1999	505	3	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	515
2000	491	4	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	499
2001	452	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
2002	410	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
2003	410	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
2004	401	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
2005	385	1	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	394
2006	330	34	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	367
2007	370	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	375
2008	415	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	420
2009	403	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
2010	361	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	365
2011	368	0	0	3	0	0	3	0	374
2012	411	3	0	1	1	0	4	0	420
2013	403	3	1	4	1	0	5	0	417
2014	419	3	1	7	1	0	10	0	441
2015	456	5	1	8	0	0	13	0	483
2016	462	4	1	8	0	0	10	0	485
2017	451	9	1	6	1	0	10	0	478
2018	419	1	3	6	0	0	17	0	446
2019	393	4	3	8	1	0	19	0	428
2020	382	1	3	8	1	0	13	0	408
2021	350	1	4	7	1	0	15	0	378
2022	356	1	4	8	0	0	9	0	378
2023	320	1	2	13	0	0	14	0	350
2024	315	3	1	16	0	0	19	0	354

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at High Ridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	713	34.7	20.5	n/a
1992	693	32.7	21.1	17
1993	693	33.7	20.6	20.5
1994	688	35.7	19.3	19.3
1995	596	34.0	17.5	25.3
1996	596	34.0	17.5	25.3
1997	632	35.5	17.8	19
1998	654	34.5	19.0	18.8
1999	515	31.0	16.6	0
2000	499	32.0	15.6	32.9
2001	459	31.0	14.8	34.9
2002	415	28.0	14.8	39
2003	415	28.0	14.8	39
2004	407	26.5	15.4	39.8
2005	394	26.8	14.7	39.3
2006	367	27.5	13.3	43.9
2007	375	26.4	14.2	40.8
2008	420	27.0	15.6	33.6
2009	407	28.5	14.3	40.3
2010	365	28.7	12.6	52.1
2011	374	29.2	12.7	52.7
2012	420	31.0	13.5	54.8
2013	417	31.0	13.4	50.6
2014	441	30.6	14.3	55.6
2015	483	30.0	16.1	54.5
2016	485	31.0	15.6	48
2017	478	31.0	15.4	47.9
2018	446	32.0	13.9	44.6
2019	428	32.5	13.1	37.9
2020	408	34.0	11.9	38.5
2021	378	35.6	10.6	34.7
2022	378	37.2	10.1	50.5
2023	350	32.3	10.8	38.6
2024	354	29.2	12.0	52

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio High Ridge Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	713	34.7	20.5	n/a
1992	693	32.7	21.1	17
1993	693	33.7	20.6	20.5
1994	688	35.7	19.3	19.3
1995	596	34.0	17.5	25.3
1996	596	34.0	17.5	25.3
1997	632	35.5	17.8	19
1998	654	34.5	19.0	18.8
1999	515	31.0	16.6	0
2000	499	32.0	15.6	32.9
2001	459	31.0	14.8	34.9
2002	415	28.0	14.8	39
2003	415	28.0	14.8	39
2004	407	26.5	15.4	39.8
2005	394	26.8	14.7	39.3
2006	367	27.5	13.3	43.9
2007	375	26.4	14.2	40.8
2008	420	27.0	15.6	33.6
2009	407	28.5	14.3	40.3
2010	365	28.7	12.6	52.1
2011	374	29.2	12.7	52.7
2012	420	31.0	13.5	54.8
2013	417	31.0	13.4	50.6
2014	441	30.6	14.3	55.6
2015	483	30.0	16.1	54.5
2016	485	31.0	15.6	48
2017	478	31.0	15.4	47.9
2018	446	32.0	13.9	44.6
2019	428	32.5	13.1	37.9
2020	408	34.0	11.9	38.5
2021	378	35.6	10.6	34.7
2022	378	37.2	10.1	50.5
2023	350	32.3	10.8	38.6
2024	354	29.2	12.0	52

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for High Ridge Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$834 (7.6%)	$10,160 (92.4%)	$10,994
2020	$1,065 (9.3%)	$10,338 (90.7%)	$11,404
2021	$1,362 (11.1%)	$10,909 (88.9%)	$12,272
2022	$1,662 (12.7%)	$11,380 (87.2%)	$13,043

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on High Ridge Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 729^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 479^th of 898 Elementary schools	16%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (High Ridge Elementary)	42.2	40.7	1.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Northwest R-I)	50.3	46.1	4.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (High Ridge Elementary)	42.2	53.7	11.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northwest R-I)	49.7	46.5	3.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (High Ridge Elementary)	46.1	46.6	0.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Northwest R-I)	53.8	50.7	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (High Ridge Elementary)	44.9	45	0.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest R-I)	54.8	46.1	8.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (High Ridge Elementary)	35.3	23.7	11.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Northwest R-I)	47.5	46.2	1.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (High Ridge Elementary)	25.9	27.2	1.3%
5th Grade Science (Northwest R-I)	44.4	36.8	7.6%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (High Ridge Elementary)	31.7	34.6	2.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest R-I)	50.6	42.5	8.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	428	350	18.2%
African American	4	1	75%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	8	13	62.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	393	320	18.6%
Two or More Races	19	14	26.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.9%	38.6%	0.7%

Schools Near High Ridge Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
High Ridge Elementary	Public	K-5	2901 High Ridge Blvd	High Ridge	63049	Jefferson County	Northwest R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 677-3996	354	29	12.0	52.0%	315 (89.0%)	3 (0.8%)	16 (4.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.4%)	53.4	411^th of 906 public elementary schools	54.6%		48	479^th of 898 public elementary schools	46.7%	68	33.9	58.4	46.0	19.2	39.2	52.8	44.4	$13,043	$1,662	$11,380
Brennan Woods Elementary	Public	K-5	4630 Brennan Rd	High Ridge	63049	Jefferson County	Northwest R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 677-3400	486	31	15.5	43.4%	424 (87.2%)	5 (1.0%)	28 (5.8%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.5%)	65.2	300^th of 906 public elementary schools	66.9%		66.1	295^th of 898 public elementary schools	67.1%	5	54.3	63.8	41.8	31.3	53.1	53.0	40.6	$10,805	$664	$10,142
Murphy Elementary	Public	K-5	2101 Valley Dr	High Ridge	63049	Jefferson County	Northwest R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 326-0577	432	32	13.3	47.7%	325 (75.2%)	6 (1.4%)	56 (13.0%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.8%)	43.8	521^st of 906 public elementary schools	42.5%		42.8	535^th of 898 public elementary schools	40.4%	14	35.6	46.5	25.2	24.6	42.8	47.0	35.1	$11,329	$1,020	$10,310
House Springs Elementary	Public	K-5	4380 Gravois Rd	House Springs	63051	Jefferson County	Northwest R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 671-3360	450	32	13.9	47.6%	406 (90.2%)	3 (0.7%)	26 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.1%)	61.4	333^rd of 906 public elementary schools	63.2%		62.3	329^th of 898 public elementary schools	63.4%	4	45.0	51.8	44.7	45.5	42.2	44.2	46.2	$11,265	$845	$10,419
Kellison Elementary	Public	K-5	1626 Hawkins Rd	Fenton	63026	St. Louis County	Rockwood R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 891-6700	377	27	13.7	20.2%	316 (83.8%)	23 (6.1%)	8 (2.1%)	13 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.2%)	74.4	200^th of 906 public elementary schools	77.9%		71.8	223^rd of 898 public elementary schools	75.2%	23	56.2	59.9	62.4	54.1	43.6	47.2	48.6	$12,698	$308	$12,389
House Springs Early Child Center	Public	PK	6180 Hwy M	House Springs	63051	Jefferson County	Northwest R-I	No	No	No	No	(636) 671-3382	198	12	16.5	26.8%	179 (90.4%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.6%)								(n/a)
Bowles Elementary	Public	K-5	501 Bowles Ave	Fenton	63026	St. Louis County	Rockwood R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 891-6775	264	20	13.5	19.3%	207 (78.4%)	18 (6.8%)	13 (4.9%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.6%)	72.2	233^rd of 906 public elementary schools	74.3%		75.3	183^rd of 898 public elementary schools	79.6%	50	37.1	78.7	53.3	48.2				$15,559	$324	$15,235
Stanton Elementary	Public	K-5	1430 Flora Del Dr	Fenton	63026	St. Louis County	Rockwood R-VI	No	No	No	No	(636) 891-6750	318	22	14.2	7.5%	264 (83.0%)	13 (4.1%)	10 (3.1%)	16 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.4%)	81.8	139^th of 906 public elementary schools	84.7%		82.7	122^nd of 898 public elementary schools	86.4%	17	49.1	74.5	54.4	50.8	50.8	71.6	56.3	$12,993	$292	$12,701
George Guffey Elementary	Public	K-5	400 13th St	Fenton	63026	St. Louis County	Fox C-6	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 343-7662	514	38	13.4	41.6%	387 (75.3%)	34 (6.6%)	38 (7.4%)	32 (6.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.1%)	82.4	133^rd of 906 public elementary schools	85.3%		75.8	178^th of 898 public elementary schools	80.2%	45	57.0	57.4	54.9	52.5	58.1	68.4	56.2	$10,154	$625	$9,529
Meramec Heights Elementary	Public	K-5	1340 W Outer 21 Rd	Arnold	63010	Jefferson County	Fox C-6	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 296-4385	400	35	11.3	56.8%	360 (90.0%)	3 (0.8%)	20 (5.0%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)	72.2	231^st of 906 public elementary schools	74.5%		76.8	168^th of 898 public elementary schools	81.3%	63	44.2	64.2	64.4	46.7	32.7		60.6	$11,658	$909	$10,749

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