Ridgeway School District R5

Ridgeway School District R5 is a local government educational entity located in Ridgeway, Missouri, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2009 and serving the communities of Ridgeway through its high school and elementary school divisions. As a U.S. local government and school district, the organization provides educational services to students in the rural Missouri region, with a focus on delivering comprehensive public education programs. The district is eligible to receive federal grant awards and has consistently participated in various federal education support programs designed to enhance educational opportunities for students in small, rural school environments.

The school district has been a recipient of multiple federal grant awards, primarily focused on educational support and emergency relief programs. Key grant programs include the Small, Rural School Achievement Program, administered by the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, which provides formula grants to support rural educational initiatives. Additionally, Ridgeway School District R5 has received sub-awards from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for programs such as Title I Part A (supporting educationally deprived students), IDEA Part B Grants (supporting special education), and multiple COVID-19 emergency relief funds including the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan - Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief Fund. These grants demonstrate the district's commitment to addressing educational challenges, supporting student learning, providing resources for students with special needs, and maintaining educational continuity during the pandemic. The sub-awards, which typically range from $20,000 to $200,000, indicate the district's active engagement in federal and state-level educational support mechanisms.