Cedar East School

255 E College Ave
Cedar City, UT 84720
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 567 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cedar East School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50% in UT
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cedar East School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:

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School Overview

Cedar East School's student population of 567 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
567 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Cedar East School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar East School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (UT)
#658 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cedar East School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
35%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cedar East School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
35%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cedar East School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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American Indian
4%
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
26%
20%
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Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cedar East School and the percentage of Black public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
White
66%
71%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Cedar East School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Cedar East School and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cedar East School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cedar East School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cedar East School's ranking?
Cedar East School is ranked #658 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Cedar East School often compared to?
Cedar East Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar North School, Cedar South School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Cedar East School?
567 students attend Cedar East School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Cedar East School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar East School?
Cedar East School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cedar East School offer ?
Cedar East School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cedar East School part of?
Cedar East School is part of Iron School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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