Cedar Ridge Elem. vs Locust St Expressive Arts Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Ridge Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Locust St Expressive Arts Elem
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
| Measure | Cedar Ridge Elem. Columbia, Missouri | Locust St Expressive Arts Elem Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #643 of 1,159 | #357 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #25023 of 50,301 | #15531 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 453 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 52% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Locust St Expressive Arts Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 50.2).
- •Locust St Expressive Arts Elem does better on math proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Locust St Expressive Arts Elem does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Cedar Ridge Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 45.6%).
- •Locust St Expressive Arts Elem does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.7).
- •Cedar Ridge Elem. is the larger school with 453 students compared with 283.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cedar Ridge Elem. better than Locust St Expressive Arts Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Locust St Expressive Arts Elem ranks higher (63.9 vs 50.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cedar Ridge Elem. and Locust St Expressive Arts Elem?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Ridge Elem.: 453. Locust St Expressive Arts Elem: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Ridge Elem. and Locust St Expressive Arts Elem rank in Missouri?
Cedar Ridge Elem. is 643rd of 1,159 and Locust St Expressive Arts Elem is 357th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).