Cedar Road Elementary School

1605 Cedar Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 940 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cedar Road Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 940 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 10% in VA
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • : 86% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cedar Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Cedar Road Elementary School's student population of 940 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
940 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers

School Rankings

Cedar Road Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Road Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#129 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
(20-21)
82%
54%
(20-21)
86%
69%
(20-21)
75-79%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
8%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
10%
22%
White
60%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cedar Road Elementary School's ranking?
Cedar Road Elementary School is ranked #129 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Cedar Road Elementary School often compared to?
Cedar Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hickory Elementary School, Grassfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Cedar Road Elementary School?
940 students attend Cedar Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Cedar Road Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Road Elementary School?
Cedar Road Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cedar Road Elementary School offer ?
Cedar Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cedar Road Elementary School part of?
Cedar Road Elementary School is part of Chesapeake City School District.
In what neighborhood is Cedar Road Elementary School located?
Cedar Road Elementary School is located in the Great Bridge neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA. There are 5 other public schools located in Great Bridge.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 940 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • : 86% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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