At a glance
Reported students
323
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri elementary enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
463
Derby Ridge Elem.: 323 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
9.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 379
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.1:1
What the reported data says about Derby Ridge Elem.
Derby Ridge Elem. is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Columbia. It is one of 36 current school records connected to Columbia 93. NCES reports 323 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.9:1, below the Missouri median of 12.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (47.4%) and White (23.8%). English learners represent 16.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Derby Ridge Elem.
- 1How do the reported 9.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.62
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.8%
- Hispanic11.5%
- Black47.4%
- Asian5.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Columbia 93
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Blvd. Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–05
327 reported students
Eliot Battle Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
344 reported students
Ulysses S. Grant Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–05
296 reported students
Parkade Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–05
359 reported students
Locus St Expressive Arts Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
283 reported students
Midway Heights Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–05
251 reported students
Public schools near Derby Ridge Elem.
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Elem. Elementary · Columbia 93 | PK–05 | 453 | 1.1 mi |
| Parkade Elem. Elementary · Columbia 93 | PK–05 | 359 | 1.7 mi |
| Eugene Field Center Elementary · Columbia 93 | 01–05 | 0 | 2.1 mi |
| Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary · Columbia 93 | PK–05 | 468 | 2.2 mi |
| John Ridgeway Elem. Elementary · Columbia 93 | KG–05 | 227 | 2.4 mi |
| Thomas Benton Elem. Elementary · Columbia 93 | PK–05 | 232 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Derby Ridge Elem.
What grades does Derby Ridge Elem. serve?
Derby Ridge Elem. reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Columbia 93.
How many students attend Derby Ridge Elem.?
Derby Ridge Elem. reported 323 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 379 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Derby Ridge Elem.?
The calculated ratio is 9.9:1, based on 323 students and 32.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 12.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Derby Ridge Elem. a public, charter, or magnet school?
Derby Ridge Elem. is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Columbia 93 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Derby Ridge Elem. students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Derby Ridge Elem. in?
Derby Ridge Elem. is part of Columbia 93, based in Columbia, MO, which operates 36 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Derby Ridge Elem.?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Blue Ridge Elem. (1.1 mi), Parkade Elem. (1.7 mi), Eugene Field Center (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.