RIDGEVIEW ELEM.

www.lps53.org/rv

331 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ridgeview Elementary School, located in Liberty, Missouri, is a public school within the Liberty Public School District that serves students in the surrounding community. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment, focusing on foundational academic growth while prioritizing the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the community, Ridgeview aims to provide a well-rounded experience that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating modern instructional strategies that cater to diverse learning needs. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Ridgeview emphasizes character building, student engagement, and the use of technology to enhance the learning process. The school community prides itself on creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere, characterized by active parent involvement and a dedicated staff focused on helping each student reach their full potential within the Liberty school system.

331

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIDGEVIEW ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	37
Black	24
Asian	1
Two or More	25
American Indian	3

White
241 (72.8%)
Hispanic
37 (11.2%)
Two or More
25 (7.6%)
Black
24 (7.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	LIBERTY 53
Phone:	(816)736-5450
Website:	http://www.lps53.org/rv
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 50

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 66