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ROCK BRIDGE ELEM.

5151 S HWY 163, COLUMBIA, MO 65203COLUMBIA 93 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
589
Students
Total enrolled
$15,957
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 11% vs nat'l
16.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 7% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 589 students in grades PK–05 in COLUMBIA, Missouri.
11% above average funding
District spends $15,957 per pupil, 11% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ROCK BRIDGE ELEM. is a large elementary in COLUMBIA, Missouri, serving grades PK–05 with 589 students. The district invests $15,957 per student — 11% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 33% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at ROCK BRIDGE ELEM.

589
Total Students
16.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
33%
Free Lunch
36
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution294 male · 295 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility33%
National avg 52% · 196 students
Student Composition
60%
18%
8%
Asian7%
White60%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black18%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 290100000309

Academic Outcomes at ROCK BRIDGE ELEM.

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 66th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 65203

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,957Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,957
State avg
$15,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,021
Student Support$3,032
Administration$1,915
Operations$2,394
Other$1,596
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,957 spent per student, an estimated $7,069 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
25%
65%
State government
25.3%
Local (property tax)
64.5%
Federal programs
10.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
BEULAH RALPH ELEMENTARYMARY PAXTON KEELEY ELEM.MILL CREEK ELEM.SHEPARD BLVD. ELEM.
+15 more
↓
Middle
ANN HAWKINS GENTRY MIDDLEJEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOLJOHN WARNER MIDDLE SCHOOLOAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
+3 more
↓
High School
DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGHROCK BRIDGE SR. HIGHMURIEL W. BATTLE HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyBoone County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCOLUMBIA 93 →
Phone: (573)214-3290
NCES ID: 290100000309
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in COLUMBIA seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in COLUMBIA 93
High
DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH
2,044 students · 09–12
● 47 opp33% FRL
High
ROCK BRIDGE SR. HIGH
2,032 students · 09–12
● 47 opp18% FRL
High
MURIEL W. BATTLE HIGH SCHOOL
1,581 students · 09–12
● 44 opp48% FRL
Mid
ANN HAWKINS GENTRY MIDDLE
719 students · 06–08
● 47 opp31% FRL
Elem
BEULAH RALPH ELEMENTARY
678 students · KG–05
● 47 opp21% FRL
Elem
MARY PAXTON KEELEY ELEM.
634 students · PK–05
● 47 opp35% FRL
Mid
JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
625 students · 06–08
● 44 opp32% FRL
Elem
MILL CREEK ELEM.
593 students · PK–05
● 47 opp17% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
5151 S HWY 163, COLUMBIA, MO 65203
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.