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Blue Ridge Elementary School

3700 Woodland Dr
Columbia, MO 65202
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 469 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Blue Ridge Elementary School's student population of 469 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
469 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Blue Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Ridge Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1934 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15%
40%
17%
43%
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
16%
8%
Black
35%
15%
White
29%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.75
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Blue Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1934 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Blue Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Blue Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alpha Hart Lewis, Cedar Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Blue Ridge Elementary School?
469 students attend Blue Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Blue Ridge Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Ridge Elementary School?
Blue Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blue Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Blue Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Ridge Elementary School part of?
Blue Ridge Elementary School is part of Columbia 93 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 469 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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