Buchanan Elementary School vs. Cedar Ridge Elementary School
Should I attend Buchanan Elementary School or Cedar Ridge Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Buchanan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 612 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Buchanan Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 465 students in grades 1-3, Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-3
1-3
Total Students
612 students
465 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#84 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#563 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
154
-
Grade 1 Students
144
158
Grade 2 Students
153
165
Grade 3 Students
161
142
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
16%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
84%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%