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Green Ridge Elementary

Public Grades K-6
Summary

Green Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Green Ridge, Missouri, serving 187 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Henry County R-I school district, which is ranked 229 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Green Ridge Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.44%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with rankings ranging from 316th to 173rd out of 901 Missouri elementary schools in recent years. The school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced lunch rates fluctuating between 38.12% and 62.7%. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.8 to 10.5 in recent years, and has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $9,332 in 2018-2019 to $12,014 in 2021-2022.

When compared to the state averages, Green Ridge Elementary's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in MAP assessments, is generally below the state averages in both mathematics and English language arts. Compared to nearby schools, the school's performance is mixed, outperforming some schools in certain grade levels and subject areas while underperforming in others. The lack of racial diversity at Green Ridge Elementary, with over 91% of students identifying as white, is noteworthy and raises questions about the school's ability to provide a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

171
Students ?
8.9
Student/teacher ratio ?
$14,246
Per pupil spending ?
46.8%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 401 W Pettis St
       Green Ridge, MO  65332-0070

(660) 527-3315

District: Green Ridge R-VIII


Students who attend Green Ridge Elementary usually attend:

High:    Green Ridge High
Racial breakdown:

White:
93.6%
Hispanic:
3.5%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Rebounding — 34th percentile in 2019 → 65th in 2023
Strengths
Test scores above the Missouri average (61% vs 41% meeting standards)
Ranking is rebounding — up to 65th (2023) from a 34th-percentile low (2019)
Small classes — about 9 students per teacher
Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?
This school61%
District avg61%
Missouri avg41%
Not ranked this year
Green Ridge Elementary did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.
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

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMissouri percentileRating
202363.7316 of 89864.8%★★★☆☆
202268.7256 of 90871.8%★★★★☆
202172.3218 of 90175.8%★★★★☆
201937.9691 of 105234.3%★★☆☆☆
201838.5673 of 104535.6%★★☆☆☆
201747.9561 of 103245.6%★★☆☆☆
201643.9530 of 86538.7%★★☆☆☆
201555.3487 of 105854.0%★★★☆☆
201471.2255 of 108976.6%★★★★☆
201377.3173 of 110884.4%★★★★☆
201272.1255 of 108576.5%★★★★☆
201168.1311 of 108871.4%★★★★☆
201073.6223 of 106679.1%★★★★☆
200954.6488 of 105353.7%★★★☆☆
200860.0389 of 108464.1%★★★☆☆
200761.4361 of 108066.6%★★★☆☆
200641.2701 of 107434.7%★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMissouri percentileRating
201932.0696 of 90723.3%★☆☆☆☆
201842.1553 of 88737.7%★★☆☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMissouri percentileRating
202357.7269 of 67360.0%★★★☆☆
202259.9251 of 67562.8%★★★☆☆
201924.7760 of 91717.1%★☆☆☆☆
201824.3747 of 89816.8%★☆☆☆☆
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)
White (2023)60th percentile-5 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2019)23rd percentile-11 vs school

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by a teacher
Saturday, August 22, 2009

Open Quote I taught kindergarten as a first year teacher. The students, staff and community are great- very helpful and welcoming. Close Quote





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2022–23 through 2024–25 school spending dataJan 8, 2026
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2024–25 MAP test scoresNov 6, 2025
2023–24 attendance data, dropout rates & graduation ratesNov 26, 2024


SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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