Cedar Ridge Elementary School

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

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:
289^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,922

Students who attend Cedar Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Grovetown Middle School
High:	Grovetown High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 1,099

Racial breakdown:

African American:

35.6%

White:

33.0%

Hispanic:

17.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks better than 76.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 14^th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Columbia County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.55. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Cedar Ridge Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Columbia County School District. Student population at Cedar Ridge Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (35.6%), White (33%), Hispanic (17.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Elementary School is 15.6. 15 elementary schools in the Columbia County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Cedar Ridge Elementary School employs 70.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedar Ridge Elementary School is $7,922, which is the lowest among 17 elementary schools in the Columbia County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Columbia County:

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

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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
2024	363	391	17	197	3	4	124	0	1099

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
2024	1099	70.1	15.6	50.4

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
2024	1099	70.1	15.6	50.4

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)
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 339^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 275^th 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)	50.3	54.5	4.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)	58.8	59.6	0.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)	55.6	63.1	7.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)	70.3	68.1	2.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)	55.2	44.2	11%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)	57.9	54.5	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)	58.9	60.5	1.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)	68.2	67.2	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)	50	50.3	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)	60.9	61.7	0.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)	41.5	44.3	2.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)	56.3	59.5	3.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)	60.2	47	13.2%
5th Grade Science (Columbia County)	59.6	63.1	3.5%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1161	1150	0.9%
African American	402	385	4.2%
American Indian	6	4	33.3%
Asian	24	19	20.8%
Hispanic	210	201	4.3%
Pacific Islander	4	6	50%
White	411	396	3.6%
Two or More Races	104	139	33.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41%	41.5%	0.5%

Schools Near Cedar Ridge Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (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	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cedar Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 Trudeau Trl	Grovetown	30813	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 447-2100	1,099	70	15.6	50.4%	363 (33.0%)	391 (35.6%)	197 (17.9%)	17 (1.5%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	124 (11.3%)	74.5	289^th of 1248 public elementary schools	76.8%		75.6	275^th of 1242 public elementary schools	77.9%	14		48.0	44.1	56.7				58.5	69.3	49.8				50.7			$7,922	$304	$7,618
Grovetown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Ford Ave	Grovetown	30813	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 863-0800	975	67	14.6	68.1%	278 (28.5%)	382 (39.2%)	173 (17.7%)	13 (1.3%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	124 (12.7%)	50.3	562^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	55.0%		60.4	441^st of 1242 public elementary schools	64.5%	121		34.6	38.3	47.4				38.4	47.7	47.4				29.9			$8,909	$499	$8,410
Baker Place Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2011 Hero Way	Grovetown	30813	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 447-2115	948	62	15.3	39.7%	387 (40.8%)	333 (35.1%)	131 (13.8%)	14 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (8.6%)	91.6	115^th of 1248 public elementary schools	90.8%		87.8	150^th of 1242 public elementary schools	87.9%	35		64.4	70.2	68.0				67.8	83.6	62.7				64.1			$8,137	$93	$8,044
Euchee Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	795 Louisville Rd	Grovetown	30813	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 556-4000	702	50	14.0	46.3%	324 (46.2%)	211 (30.1%)	105 (15.0%)	10 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	50 (7.1%)	78.3	247^th of 1248 public elementary schools	80.2%		81.8	209^th of 1242 public elementary schools	83.2%	38		44.7	47.3	64.1				52.4	61.8	61.2				64.1			$9,292	$290	$9,002
Brookwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	455 S Old Belair Rd	Grovetown	30813	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 855-7538	648	49	13.2	61.1%	308 (47.5%)	143 (22.1%)	97 (15.0%)	35 (5.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	62 (9.6%)	77.7	253^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	79.7%		76.2	271^st of 1242 public elementary schools	78.2%	18		50.5	38.5	58.6				54.1	74.0	57.6				63.6			$11,174	$359	$10,816
Lewiston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5426 Hereford Farm Rd	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 650-6064	800	51	15.5	38.3%	442 (55.3%)	178 (22.3%)	71 (8.9%)	37 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (9.0%)	93.7	85^th of 1248 public elementary schools	93.2%		93.4	91^st of 1242 public elementary schools	92.7%	6		67.1	74.0	81.4				68.9	78.6	61.4				71.7			$9,701	$544	$9,157
Belair K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	3925 Harper Franklin Ave	Augusta	30909	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 821-2766	1,061	79	13.4	52.5%	89 (8.4%)	769 (72.5%)	117 (11.0%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.5%)	73 (6.9%)	19.7	1010^th of 1248 public elementary schools	19.1%		18.6	1030^th of 1242 public elementary schools	17.1%	20	56.5	26.1	22.6	28.3	31.7	24.8	26.7	29.5	17.5	18.9	3.2	14.0	18.5	14.2	0.0	5.5	$8,272	$665	$7,608
North Harlem Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	360 W Trippe St	Harlem	30814	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 556-5995	899	59	15.1	58.2%	587 (65.3%)	137 (15.2%)	89 (9.9%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	75 (8.3%)	52.9	529^th of 1248 public elementary schools	57.6%		60.7	439^th of 1242 public elementary schools	64.7%	90		42.0	42.4	39.9				46.6	53.0	27.7				41.9			$9,800	$503	$9,297
Sue Reynolds Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3840 Wrightsboro Rd	Augusta	30909	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 855-2540	642	47	13.8	79.8%	22 (3.4%)	533 (83.0%)	40 (6.2%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.2%)	26 (4.0%)	9.8	1193^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	4.4%		10.1	1182^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	4.8%	11		14.3	13.5	20.0				17.9	17.0	6.3				12.6			$9,021	$706	$8,315
Freedom Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	345 42nd St Bldg 43400	Fort Gordon	30905	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 796-8428	559	54	10.4	52.8%	186 (33.3%)	171 (30.6%)	114 (20.4%)	14 (2.5%)	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.3%)	65 (11.6%)	74.9	284^th of 1248 public elementary schools	77.2%		62.3	423^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	65.9%	139	55.6	47.1	37.3	66.7	73.3	41.1	44.7	43.1	49.3	66.7	46.7	30.4	37.8	63.5	37.8	40.5	$9,080	$514	$8,566

Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Ridge Elementary School

Is Cedar Ridge Elementary School a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of Cedar Ridge Elementary School?

Students at Cedar Ridge Elementary School are 36% African American, 33% White, 18% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Cedar Ridge Elementary School in?

Columbia County

What schools do graduates of Cedar Ridge Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Grovetown Middle School
High : Grovetown High School

How many students attend Cedar Ridge Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,099 students attended Cedar Ridge Elementary School.

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