Cedar Ridge Elementary School

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Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks 264 th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Cedar Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Newark, Arkansas, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 273 students. The school is part of the Cedar Ridge School District, which is ranked 139 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cedar Ridge Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in various subjects, is generally below the state average and the performance of nearby schools. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (31.3%), Reading (29.9%), and Science (31.3%) were lower than the state averages, while its proficiency rate in Mathematics (48.9%) was higher. Compared to nearby schools, such as Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School, Cedar Ridge Elementary School's performance is generally lower. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.7 students per teacher, which is lower than the nearby schools, but it has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (78.39%), which is higher than the nearby schools.

The analysis of Cedar Ridge Elementary School's data reveals several areas of concern, including declining academic performance, lower proficiency rates compared to the state and nearby schools, and a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. To address these challenges, the school and district may need to closely examine their instructional practices, resource allocation, and strategies for supporting student learning and achievement. Examining the practices and strategies employed by higher-performing nearby schools, such as Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School, could provide valuable insights for Cedar Ridge Elementary School to improve its own academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-5

3549 Cord Rd
Newark, AR 72562

(870) 799-8691

District: Cedar Ridge School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
264^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,083

Students who attend Cedar Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Cedar Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 279

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks worse than 53.1% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.77. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.8%), Hispanic (3.6%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Elementary School is 15.5. (See more...)

Compare Cedar Ridge Elementary School employs 17.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedar Ridge Elementary School is $14,083.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Cedar Ridge Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cedar Ridge School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Ridge School District 139^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cedar Ridge Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2007	50.93	252^nd	440	42.7%
2008	56.43	213^th	439	51.5%
2009	41.76	299^th	445	32.8%
2010	61.32	189^th	457	58.6%
2011	55.12	249^th	471	47.1%
2012	56.14	247^th	468	47.2%
2013	49.46	292^nd	476	38.7%
2014	47.86	291^st	471	38.2%
2015	34.96	319^th	466	31.5%
2016	34.15	369^th	494	25.3%
2017	35.75	339^th	485	30.1%
2018	37.27	337^th	480	29.8%
2019	50.15	273^rd	488	44.1%
2021	52.06	263^rd	496	47.0%
2022	56.74	231^st	487	52.6%
2023	60.19	205^th	492	58.3%
2024	49.77	264^th	497	46.9%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Cedar Ridge Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	269	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	273
1989	280	n/a	n/a	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	283
1990	302	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	302
1991	324	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	324
1992	312	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	315
1993	329	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	329
1994	313	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	314
1995	302	1	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	309
1996	302	1	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	309
1997	282	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	283
1998	261	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	262
1999	245	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	245
2000	259	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	259
2001	203	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	204
2002	170	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	173
2003	170	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	173
2004	220	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	223
2005	254	5	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	261
2006	284	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	286
2007	306	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	311
2008	317	2	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	323
2009	292	2	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	296
2010	287	10	0	0	2	4	0	303
2011	287	6	0	2	7	1	0	303
2012	281	6	0	4	7	1	0	299
2013	261	6	0	12	6	1	0	286
2014	248	1	0	15	3	1	0	268
2015	279	1	2	20	4	1	0	307
2016	289	3	2	21	3	1	0	319
2017	237	2	2	13	1	1	1	257
2018	261	1	0	17	1	0	2	282
2019	304	1	0	9	1	0	2	317
2020	282	3	0	8	0	0	5	298
2021	260	5	2	7	1	0	1	276
2022	232	5	2	9	1	0	5	254
2023	256	1	1	8	1	0	6	273
2024	256	4	1	10	1	0	7	279

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cedar Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	273	21.0	13.0	n/a
1989	283	23.0	12.3	n/a
1990	302	23.0	13.1	29.8
1991	324	25.0	12.9	30.9
1992	315	23.7	13.2	29.5
1993	329	25.5	12.9	43.2
1994	314	25.3	12.4	39.5
1995	309	22.4	13.8	36.6
1996	309	22.4	13.8	36.6
1997	283	22.0	12.9	41
1998	262	22.0	11.9	42.4
1999	245	16.5	14.8	49
2000	259	22.0	11.8	49
2001	204	23.0	8.9	45.1
2002	173	20.0	8.7	49.7
2003	173	20.0	8.7	49.7
2004	223	21.0	10.6	59.2
2005	261	22.0	11.9	55.2
2006	286	18.0	15.9	51
2007	311	25.0	12.4	64.6
2008	323	26.0	12.4	63.2
2009	296	26.0	11.4	61.5
2010	303	26.1	12.1	62.7
2011	303	23.2	13.0	71.9
2012	299	24.8	12.0	70.9
2013	286	20.5	13.8	76.2
2014	268	23.0	11.6	76.5
2015	307	29.0	10.5	71.3
2016	319	28.0	11.3	72.7
2017	257	23.1	11.0	45.1
2018	282	24.9	11.3	73
2019	317	26.5	11.9	100
2020	298	30.0	9.9	100
2021	276	30.0	9.1	100
2022	254	25.5	9.9	100
2023	273	23.2	11.7	78.4
2024	279	17.9	15.5	98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cedar Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	273	21.0	13.0	n/a
1989	283	23.0	12.3	n/a
1990	302	23.0	13.1	29.8
1991	324	25.0	12.9	30.9
1992	315	23.7	13.2	29.5
1993	329	25.5	12.9	43.2
1994	314	25.3	12.4	39.5
1995	309	22.4	13.8	36.6
1996	309	22.4	13.8	36.6
1997	283	22.0	12.9	41
1998	262	22.0	11.9	42.4
1999	245	16.5	14.8	49
2000	259	22.0	11.8	49
2001	204	23.0	8.9	45.1
2002	173	20.0	8.7	49.7
2003	173	20.0	8.7	49.7
2004	223	21.0	10.6	59.2
2005	261	22.0	11.9	55.2
2006	286	18.0	15.9	51
2007	311	25.0	12.4	64.6
2008	323	26.0	12.4	63.2
2009	296	26.0	11.4	61.5
2010	303	26.1	12.1	62.7
2011	303	23.2	13.0	71.9
2012	299	24.8	12.0	70.9
2013	286	20.5	13.8	76.2
2014	268	23.0	11.6	76.5
2015	307	29.0	10.5	71.3
2016	319	28.0	11.3	72.7
2017	257	23.1	11.0	45.1
2018	282	24.9	11.3	73
2019	317	26.5	11.9	100
2020	298	30.0	9.9	100
2021	276	30.0	9.1	100
2022	254	25.5	9.9	100
2023	273	23.2	11.7	78.4
2024	279	17.9	15.5	98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cedar Ridge Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,605 (25.6%)	$10,478 (74.4%)	$14,083

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cedar Ridge Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 273^rd of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 205^th of 492 Elementary schools	14.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)	72	59	13%
3rd Grade English (Cedar Ridge School District)	72	59	13%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)	66	69.2	3.2%
3rd Grade Math (Cedar Ridge School District)	66	69.2	3.2%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)	40	51.3	11.3%
3rd Grade Science (Cedar Ridge School District)	40	51.3	11.3%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)	34	41.1	7.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Cedar Ridge School District)	34	41.1	7.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)	74.6	69.8	4.8%
4th Grade English (Cedar Ridge School District)	74.6	69.8	4.8%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)	68.3	69.8	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Cedar Ridge School District)	68.3	69.8	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)	52.4	41.6	10.8%
4th Grade Science (Cedar Ridge School District)	52.4	41.6	10.8%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
4th Grade Reading (Cedar Ridge School District)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)	66.7	60.5	6.2%
5th Grade English (Cedar Ridge School District)	66.7	60.5	6.2%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)	37.1	31.3	5.8%
5th Grade Math (Cedar Ridge School District)	37.1	31.3	5.8%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)	27.8	35.4	7.6%
5th Grade Science (Cedar Ridge School District)	27.8	35.4	7.6%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)	20.4	33.3	12.9%
5th Grade Reading (Cedar Ridge School District)	20.4	33.3	12.9%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	317	273	13.9%
African American	1	1
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	9	8	11.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	304	256	15.8%
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	78.4%	21.6%

Schools Near Cedar Ridge Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)				ATLAS Reading (2024)				ATLAS Mathematics (2024)				ATLAS Science (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cedar Ridge Elementary School	Public	K-5	3549 Cord Rd	Newark	72562	Independence County	Cedar Ridge School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 799-8691	279	18	15.5	98.9%	256 (91.8%)	4 (1.4%)	10 (3.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	49.8	264^th of 497 public elementary schools	46.9%		60.2	205^th of 492 public elementary schools	58.3%	59	34.9	32.6	27.3	31.3	32.6	32.6	25.5	29.9	34.9	48.9	60.0	48.9	32.6	34.7	27.3	31.3	$14,083	$3,605	$10,478
Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	480 N Main	Sulphur Rock	72579	Independence County	Batesville School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 799-3149	266	18	14.9	30.1%	236 (88.7%)	4 (1.5%)	16 (6.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.6%)	70.8	135^th of 497 public elementary schools	72.8%		70.8	142^nd of 492 public elementary schools	71.1%	7	47.2	38.6	40.0	41.8	41.6	36.4	40.0	39.1	61.1	50.0	50.0	53.7	41.7	43.2	40.0	41.9	$14,166	$3,260	$10,907
Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	600 Eagle Mountain Blvd	Batesville	72501	Independence County	Batesville School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 698-9141	911	36	25.0	50.2%	510 (56.0%)	30 (3.3%)	290 (31.8%)	17 (1.9%)	2 (0.2%)	10 (1.1%)	52 (5.7%)	43.8	291^st of 497 public elementary schools	41.4%		60.9	200^th of 492 public elementary schools	59.3%	91	29.4	41.4	22.5	31.5	29.3	38.7	24.3	31.1	36.9	27.3	31.4	31.6	33.7	37.8	27.2	33.1	$9,618	$1,894	$7,725
Southside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	2460 Batesville Blvd	Batesville	72501	Independence County	Southside School District (Independence)	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 251-2661	860	44	19.6	51.7%	803 (93.4%)	15 (1.7%)	34 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	66.5	158^th of 497 public elementary schools	68.2%		82.3	67^th of 492 public elementary schools	86.4%	91	40.7			40.7	43.7			43.7	40.8			40.8	41.5			41.5	$10,430	$3,162	$7,268
West Magnet Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	850 Hill St	Batesville	72501	Independence County	Batesville School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 793-9878	571	30	19.0	73.4%	289 (50.6%)	32 (5.6%)	210 (36.8%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	26 (4.6%)	39.6	318^th of 497 public elementary schools	36.0%		41.3	324^th of 492 public elementary schools	34.1%	6	30.9	34.0	30.3	31.8	28.7	35.1	30.2	31.4	21.2	28.7	19.7	23.5	28.7	32.9	36.8	32.6	$9,650	$2,339	$7,312
Newport Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 Commerce Blvd	Newport	72112	Jackson County	Newport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 523-1351	675	44	15.2	100.0%	352 (52.1%)	180 (26.7%)	60 (8.9%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (11.1%)	30.4	376^th of 497 public elementary schools	24.3%		23.9	394^th of 492 public elementary schools	19.9%	18	31.3	14.7	29.0	25.4	30.3	18.3	30.2	26.5	30.3	14.6	26.5	24.2	29.3	28.1	20.4	26.1	$11,133	$3,212	$7,921
Tuckerman Elementary School	Public	K-4	300 N Dowell St	Tuckerman	72473	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 349-2312	314	27	11.6	99.0%	284 (90.4%)	14 (4.5%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	46.6	280^th of 497 public elementary schools	43.7%		75.4	115^th of 492 public elementary schools	76.6%	165	30.2	30.7		30.5	30.2	30.6		30.5	44.2	29.0		35.3	51.1	29.1		38.1	$9,971	$2,520	$7,451
Cave City Elementary School	Public	K-5	711 N Main St	Cave City	72521	Sharp County	Cave City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 283-5393	528	39	13.4	80.9%	493 (93.4%)	18 (3.4%)	9 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	70.9	134^th of 497 public elementary schools	73.0%		64.1	175^th of 492 public elementary schools	64.4%	41	50.0	45.7	49.3	48.3	43.8	44.4	46.6	44.9	36.3	30.9	31.5	32.9	42.5	49.4	54.7	48.7	$9,426	$2,292	$7,133

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What schools do graduates of Cedar Ridge Elementary School attend?

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What is the racial makeup of Cedar Ridge Elementary School?

Students at Cedar Ridge Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Cedar Ridge Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 279 students attended Cedar Ridge Elementary School.

Is Cedar Ridge Elementary School a good school?

Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks 264^th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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