Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado 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 Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Cedar Ridge Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Pueblo, CO, covering approximately 1,832.8 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 22.4 miles and the furthest edge located 40.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedar Ridge Elementary School's student population of 458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
458 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Ridge Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#505 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
33%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
59%
49%
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School is ranked #505 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cedar Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Cedar Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Vista Elementary School, Desert Sage 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 33% CO state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
458 students attend Cedar Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Cedar Ridge Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cedar Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Ridge Elementary School part of?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School is part of Pueblo County School District 70.
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