DERBY RIDGE ELEM.

323 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Derby Ridge Elementary, located at 4000 Derby Ridge Road in Columbia, Missouri, is a public school serving students in the Columbia Public School District. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on providing foundational education within a supportive community setting. The school is known for its commitment to academic growth, character development, and fostering a collaborative environment between educators, students, and families.

The school benefits from its location in a residential area of northern Columbia, serving a diverse student body. Like other schools in the district, Derby Ridge emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that includes core subjects alongside enrichment opportunities. By prioritizing both social-emotional learning and academic achievement, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

323

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DERBY RIDGE ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	37
Black	153
Asian	17
Two or More	39

Black
153 (47.4%)
White
77 (23.8%)
Two or More
39 (12.1%)
Hispanic
37 (11.5%)
Asian
17 (5.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	COLUMBIA 93
Phone:	(573)214-3270
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DERBY RIDGE ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	39
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	53

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DERBY RIDGE ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	155	48%
Male	168	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)