Cedar Ridge Elementary School

1000 Trudeau Trl
Grovetown, GA 30813
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,096 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,096 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 30% in GA
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Cedar Ridge Elementary School's student population of 1,096 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,096 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
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School Rankings

Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Ridge Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#530 out of 2168 schools
(Top 30%)
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45%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cedar Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cedar Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
17%
18%
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Black
33%
36%
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White
35%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in GA.
0.73
This chart display the diversity score of Cedar Ridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cedar Ridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cedar Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School is ranked #530 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Cedar Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Cedar Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Euchee Creek Elementary School, Baker Place Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
1,096 students attend Cedar Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Cedar Ridge Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cedar Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cedar Ridge Elementary School part of?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School is part of Columbia County School District.

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Spring Break (Events)
April 08, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 09, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 10, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 11, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 12, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,096 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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