Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cedar Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cedar Hill Elementary serves the southwest part of Jefferson City, MO, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 14.4 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 6.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedar Hill Elementary School's student population of 313 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1838
School Calendar
School Motto
Build a Champion. Be a Champion.
School Rankings
Cedar Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Hill Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1038 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Cedar Hill Elementary School is ranked #1038 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Cedar Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Cedar Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarence Lawson Elementary School, Belair Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Cedar Hill Elementary School?
313 students attend Cedar Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Cedar Hill Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Hill Elementary School?
Cedar Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cedar Hill Elementary School offer ?
Cedar Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Hill Elementary School part of?
Cedar Hill Elementary School is part of Jefferson City School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Best elementary school to go to. 10/10 to recommend. The teachers are killing with kindness; the students are all really nice and outgoing; I loved being a student here.
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