Cedar Creek Elementary School serves 505 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Cedar Creek Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedar Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cedar Creek Elementary School's student population of 505 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cedar Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cedar Creek Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#136 out of 2092 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
8%
15%
White
80%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Cedar Creek Elementary School is ranked #136 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Cedar Creek Elementary School?
505 students attend Cedar Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cedar Creek Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Creek Elementary School?
Cedar Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cedar Creek Elementary School offer ?
Cedar Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cedar Creek Elementary School part of?
Cedar Creek Elementary School is part of Lee's Summit R-VII School District.
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