RIDGE MEADOWS ELEM.

www.rsdmo.org/ridgemeadows

267 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ridge Meadows Elementary, located in Ellisville, Missouri, is a key institution within the Rockwood School District. Serving students in the suburban community of West St. Louis County, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. It focuses on the "whole child" approach, emphasizing not only core curriculum standards in literacy, mathematics, and science but also the social-emotional development necessary for students to succeed as they transition into middle school.

The school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and parent involvement, which are hallmarks of the Rockwood School District. By leveraging technology in the classroom and providing various enrichment opportunities, Ridge Meadows strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that meets the diverse learning needs of its student body. Its commitment to maintaining high academic expectations while cultivating a nurturing culture makes it a central pillar of the local Ellisville neighborhood.

267

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIDGE MEADOWS ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	14
Black	9
Asian	28
Two or More	8
American Indian	3

White
205 (76.8%)
Asian
28 (10.5%)
Hispanic
14 (5.2%)
Black
9 (3.4%)
Two or More
8 (3.0%)
American Indian
3 (1.1%)

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:	ROCKWOOD R-VI
Phone:	(636)891-6650
Website:	http://www.rsdmo.org/ridgemeadows
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 36

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RIDGE MEADOWS ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	37
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RIDGE MEADOWS ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	122	45.7%
Male	145	54.3%

Elementary School K - 5th