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Rock Bridge Elementary

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Rock Bridge Elementary ranks 215 th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

215^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 900 Missouri Elementary Schools

Better than 76% of Missouri elementary schools

Summary

Rock Bridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia, Missouri, serving 584 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Columbia 93 school district, which is ranked 154 out of 367 districts in the state.

Rock Bridge Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores, particularly in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts. For example, in 5th grade Mathematics, the school had a 47.2% proficiency rate, compared to 41.7% for the district and 38.2% for the state. The school's performance with diverse student groups, including African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, is also noteworthy. Rock Bridge Elementary ranks among the top Missouri elementary schools for its performance with African American students.

While Rock Bridge Elementary faces some challenges, such as fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, its overall performance and resources suggest that it is well-positioned to continue providing a quality education to its students. The school's higher per-student spending and relatively low student-teacher ratio may contribute to its academic success. Compared to nearby schools, such as Thomas Benton Elementary and Shepard Blvd. Elementary, Rock Bridge Elementary outperforms many in academic achievement.

556

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,112

Per pupil spending ?

32.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5151 S Hwy 163
Columbia, MO 65203-8913

(573) 214-3290

District: Columbia 93

Students who attend Rock Bridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle School
High:	Rock Bridge Senior High

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.1%

African American:

14.2%

Asian:

9.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 47th percentile in 2015 → 76th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Missouri average (52% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Missouri elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 29 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg44%

Missouri avg42%

215^th of 900

Missouri public elementary schools ?

Top 24%▲ up 29 pts since 2015

From bottom 47% (2015) to top 24% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 21Elementary Schools in the Columbia 93

154^th of 367Columbia 93 among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	73.3	215 of 900	76.1%	★★★★☆
2024	66.4	285 of 906	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.6	427 of 898	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.4	385 of 908	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.3	328 of 901	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.1	299 of 1052	71.6%	★★★★☆
2018	65.6	341 of 1045	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	67.3	331 of 1032	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	60.2	363 of 865	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	50.5	556 of 1058	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	48.7	597 of 1089	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	62.8	390 of 1108	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	67.5	325 of 1085	70.0%	★★★★☆
2011	55.0	514 of 1088	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	59.8	405 of 1066	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	51.1	549 of 1053	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	46.6	633 of 1084	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	53.2	516 of 1080	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	53.7	493 of 1074	54.1%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	71.5	21 of 190	88.9%	★★★★☆
2024	81.6	15 of 191	92.1%	★★★★★
2023	60.4	50 of 185	73.0%	★★★★☆
2019	36.7	160 of 250	36.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	59.2	218 of 638	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.9	190 of 625	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.4	236 of 611	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.3	194 of 532	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.2	190 of 574	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	18.6	824 of 907	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	53.4	395 of 887	55.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	70.4	191 of 666	71.3%	★★★★☆
2024	63.9	220 of 668	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.7	373 of 673	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.9	282 of 675	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.0	246 of 691	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	74.2	186 of 917	79.7%	★★★★☆
2018	75.3	168 of 898	81.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2025)89th percentile+13 vs school

White (2025)71st percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)66th percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics53%+12 vs state

English Language Arts52%+9 vs state

Science50%+8 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, December 7, 2012

I have two children at this school and feel that they are getting a great education there. The administration, teachers, and staff truly care about the students and work hard to provide a quality learning environment. The PTA offers great opportunities for teachers and students throughout the year, including the best fundraiser in town - the annual Chicken BBQ in October! All around great school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)			MAP Science (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rock Bridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5151 S Hwy 163	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3290	556	37	15.1	32.6%	334 (60.1%)	79 (14.2%)	45 (8.1%)	52 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (8.3%)	73.3	215^th of 900 public elementary schools	76.1%		66.4	285^th of 906 public elementary schools	68.5%	70	57.1	54.5	47.2	50.5	51.2	56.8	48.8	$14,112	$202	$13,910
Mill Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Nifong Blvd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3280	583	33	17.6	15.3%	351 (60.2%)	62 (10.6%)	29 (5.0%)	83 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (9.9%)	89.4	79^th of 900 public elementary schools	91.2%		85.1	101^st of 906 public elementary schools	88.9%	22	69.1	55.8	75.9	79.9	72.3	51.4	74.7	$13,328	$446	$12,882
New Haven Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3301 New Haven Rd	Columbia	65201	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 214-3640	248	24	10.2	60.9%	91 (36.7%)	52 (21.0%)	70 (28.2%)	9 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	25 (10.1%)	38.1	588^th of 900 public elementary schools	34.7%		28.3	672^nd of 906 public elementary schools	25.8%	84		21.7	34.0	36.5		23.8	47.5	$19,551	$718	$18,834
Beulah Ralph Elementary	Public	K-5	5801 S. Highway KK	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3400	656	43	15.1	19.7%	390 (59.5%)	93 (14.2%)	39 (5.9%)	64 (9.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	67 (10.2%)	83.4	129^th of 900 public elementary schools	85.7%		79.8	150^th of 906 public elementary schools	83.4%	21	59.1	44.9	60.7	62.2	62.1	59.5	62.3	$14,348	$383	$13,965
Shepard Blvd. Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2616 Shepard Blvd	Columbia	65201	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 214-3660	538	46	11.7	64.7%	161 (29.9%)	178 (33.1%)	80 (14.9%)	31 (5.8%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (1.9%)	76 (14.1%)	14.4	780^th of 900 public elementary schools	13.3%		24.1	698^th of 906 public elementary schools	23.0%	82	15.6	20.6	20.1	21.4	12.6	27.5	18.2	$13,103	$257	$12,846
Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1208 Locust	Columbia	65201	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3530	283	23	12.4	45.6%	142 (50.2%)	57 (20.1%)	29 (10.2%)	18 (6.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (12.7%)	62.5	336^th of 900 public elementary schools	62.7%		73.2	214^th of 906 public elementary schools	76.4%	122	39.5	60.9	25.1		61.6	51.1	41.5	$14,632	$339	$14,293
Russell Blvd. Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 W Rollins Rd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3650	500	34	14.5	17.4%	380 (76.0%)	38 (7.6%)	22 (4.4%)	14 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (9.0%)	84	124^th of 900 public elementary schools	86.2%		85.4	96^th of 906 public elementary schools	89.4%	28	49.3	61.0	66.6	66.6	54.5	70.5		$14,739	$384	$14,355
Ulysses S. Grant Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10 E Broadway	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3520	296	22	13.7	31.1%	183 (61.8%)	54 (18.2%)	18 (6.1%)	9 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (10.8%)	66.4	296^th of 900 public elementary schools	67.1%		55.5	392^nd of 906 public elementary schools	56.7%	96	42.0	51.9	44.1	55.7	47.3	50.0	48.9	$15,645	$429	$15,216
Fairview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	909 Fairview Rd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3590	471	31	15.4	26.3%	287 (60.9%)	72 (15.3%)	26 (5.5%)	31 (6.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (11.3%)	92.4	51^st of 900 public elementary schools	94.3%		81.9	137^th of 906 public elementary schools	84.9%	86	67.2	69.2	56.6	68.8	71.1	75.3	68.4	$13,609	$366	$13,243
Cedar Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2345 Howell Mountain Drive	Columbia	65201	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3880	453	34	13.4	40.0%	234 (51.7%)	92 (20.3%)	40 (8.8%)	16 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	68 (15.0%)	41.9	544^th of 900 public elementary schools	39.6%		33.8	624^th of 906 public elementary schools	31.1%	80	38.8	16.5	29.3	38.8	40.1	34.3	43.9	$13,934	$251	$13,682

Frequently Asked Questions about Rock Bridge Elementary

What district is Rock Bridge Elementary in?

Columbia 93

How many students attend Rock Bridge Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 556 students attended Rock Bridge Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Rock Bridge Elementary?

Students at Rock Bridge Elementary are 60% White, 14% African American, 9% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Rock Bridge Elementary attend?

Students who attend Rock Bridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle School
High : Rock Bridge Senior High

Is Rock Bridge Elementary a good school?

Rock Bridge Elementary ranks 215^th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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