Cedar Ridge Elementary School

Summary:

Cedar Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Grovetown, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 1,150 students. The school is part of the Columbia County School District, which is ranked 16th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cedar Ridge Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Georgia elementary schools over the past several years, with a current ranking of 289 out of 1,248 schools. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic performance. However, its test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally higher than the state averages but lower than the Columbia County district averages. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 41.48% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state average.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Columbia County district, Cedar Ridge Elementary School generally performs better than Grovetown Elementary School, which has lower test scores and a lower SchoolDigger ranking. However, Cedar Ridge lags behind higher-performing schools like Parkway Elementary and Lewiston Elementary, which have significantly higher test scores and SchoolDigger rankings. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and school leadership, may be more influential in driving student outcomes at Cedar Ridge Elementary School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1000 Trudeau Trl
       Grovetown, GA  30813


(706) 447-2100

District: Columbia County

SchoolDigger Rank:
289th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Cedar Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Grovetown Middle School
High:    Grovetown High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  1,150

Racial breakdown:

White:
34.4%
African American:
33.5%
Hispanic:
17.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.5% Help


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Compare Details Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks better than 76.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.55. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Columbia County:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia County 16th of 203 Georgia 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 GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 70.99 351st 1183 70.3%
2011 75.60 292nd 1212 75.9%
2012 71.50 362nd 1201 69.9%
2013 65.49 467th 1225 61.9%
2014 68.67 423rd 1231 65.6%
2015 68.64 326th 1240 73.7%
2016 66.13 372nd 1233 69.8%
2017 54.63 487th 1205 59.6%
2018 72.73 300th 1209 75.2%
2019 69.31 339th 1234 72.5%
2021 68.50 340th 1214 72.0%
2022 70.85 336th 1244 73.0%
2023 75.61 275th 1242 77.9%
2024 74.55 289th 1248 76.8%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of 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 Not Specified Total
2008 414 213 6 76 0 n/a n/a 49 758
2009 432 235 6 78 0 n/a n/a 59 810
2010 450 267 12 122 4 0 74 0 929
2011 475 273 23 123 3 1 73 0 971
2012 367 210 19 117 4 1 75 0 793
2013 402 254 17 128 5 5 94 0 905
2014 398 282 25 166 4 2 95 0 972
2015 377 290 19 167 1 2 96 0 952
2016 396 311 25 234 2 3 106 0 1077
2017 376 329 17 263 2 4 112 0 1103
2018 469 356 22 227 3 4 127 0 1208
2019 411 402 24 210 6 4 104 0 1161
2020 392 385 24 200 6 6 114 0 1127
2021 404 365 16 178 4 3 130 0 1100
2022 381 362 21 191 5 4 132 0 1096
2023 396 385 19 201 4 6 139 0 1150

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
2008 758 48.7 15.6 40.6
2009 810 51.8 15.6 45.3
2010 929 53.8 17.2 44.9
2011 971 55.9 17.3 46.4
2012 793 44.8 17.7 44.5
2013 905 49.5 18.2 42.8
2014 972 53.0 18.3 45.8
2015 952 53.0 17.9 41.4
2016 1077 65.0 16.5 48.7
2017 1103 64.5 17.1 49.9
2018 1208 71.6 16.8 43.9
2019 1161 71.5 16.2 41
2020 1127 72.5 15.5 39.7
2021 1100 69.5 15.8 34.4
2022 1096 71.5 15.3 n/a
2023 1150 73.0 15.7 41.5

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
2008 758 48.7 15.6 40.6
2009 810 51.8 15.6 45.3
2010 929 53.8 17.2 44.9
2011 971 55.9 17.3 46.4
2012 793 44.8 17.7 44.5
2013 905 49.5 18.2 42.8
2014 972 53.0 18.3 45.8
2015 952 53.0 17.9 41.4
2016 1077 65.0 16.5 48.7
2017 1103 64.5 17.1 49.9
2018 1208 71.6 16.8 43.9
2019 1161 71.5 16.2 41
2020 1127 72.5 15.5 39.7
2021 1100 69.5 15.8 34.4
2022 1096 71.5 15.3 n/a
2023 1150 73.0 15.7 41.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cedar Ridge Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $266 (3.7%) $6,897 (96.3%) $7,163
2018 $279 (3.7%) $7,221 (96.3%) $7,500
2019 $304 (3.8%) $7,618 (96.2%) $7,922

Data source: Georgia 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 339th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 275th of 1242 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)50.354.5
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)58.859.6
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)55.663.1
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)70.368.1
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)55.244.2
 11%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)57.954.5
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)58.960.5
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)68.267.2
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)5050.3
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)60.961.7
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)41.544.3
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)56.359.5
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)60.247
 13.2%
   5th Grade Science (Columbia County)59.663.1
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11611150
 0.9%
African American402385
 4.2%
American Indian64
 33.3%
Asian2419
 20.8%
Hispanic210201
 4.3%
Pacific Islander46
 50%
White411396
 3.6%
Two or More Races104139
 33.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41%41.5%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Ridge Elementary School

Students at Cedar Ridge Elementary School are 34% White, 33% African American, 17% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,150 students attended Cedar Ridge Elementary School.

Students who attend Cedar Ridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Grovetown Middle School
High : Grovetown High School

Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks 289th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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