Serving 680 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cedar Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cedar Creek Community School serves the southeastern part of Cedar, MN, covering an area of approximately 63.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedar Creek Elementary School's student population of 680 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
680 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Cedar Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Creek Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#759 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Cedar Creek Elementary School is ranked #759 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Cedar Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Cedar Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Bethel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Cedar Creek Elementary School?
680 students attend Cedar Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Cedar Creek Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Creek Elementary School?
Cedar Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cedar Creek Elementary School offer ?
Cedar Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Creek Elementary School part of?
Cedar Creek Elementary School is part of St. Francis Area Schools.
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