Serving 200 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cedarwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedarwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cedarwood Elementary School's student population of 200 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cedarwood Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
72%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Cedarwood Elementary School?
200 students attend Cedarwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Cedarwood Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedarwood Elementary School?
Cedarwood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cedarwood Elementary School offer ?
Cedarwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Cedarwood Elementary School part of?
Cedarwood Elementary School is part of Paradise Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 5/12/2008
Cedarwood is a wonderful school. The teachers care, and take time to make sure each student learns! The facilities are newer and very clean. School faculty encourage parent envolvement.
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