Serving 1,150 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,150 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cedar Ridge Elementary School's student population of 1,150 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Ridge Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#542 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
18%
18%
Black
33%
36%
White
34%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School is ranked #542 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Cedar Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Cedar Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Euchee Creek Elementary School, Baker Place Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
1,150 students attend Cedar Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Cedar Ridge Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cedar Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cedar Ridge Elementary School part of?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School is part of Columbia County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Early Dismissal/Last Day of Semester (Events)
December 19, 2024 (Thursday)
Welcome Back Students! First Day of Second Semester (Events)
January 06, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 08, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break (Events)
April 09, 2025 (Wednesday)
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