Cedar Ridge Elementary

Summary:

Cedar Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school located in Dalton, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 373 students. The school is part of the Whitfield County School District, which is ranked 88 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cedar Ridge Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the Whitfield County and Georgia state averages in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 14.9% of 3rd graders, 33.3% of 4th graders, and 44.4% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the Whitfield County averages of 38.2%, 32.9%, and 45.4%, respectively. The school has been ranked in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools for the past several years, with a ranking of 754 out of 1,248 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, and a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Cedar Ridge Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 82.13% to 84.99% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state and district averages.

When comparing Cedar Ridge Elementary to the nearby schools in the Whitfield County and Dalton Public Schools districts, it becomes clear that Cedar Ridge is underperforming academically. The nearby schools, such as Antioch Elementary, Eastside Elementary, and Dawnville Elementary, generally have higher proficiency rates in the Milestones Assessments and higher school rankings. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Cedar Ridge Elementary may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance, and addressing these challenges will likely require a multifaceted approach that considers the unique needs and context of the school and its community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 311 Cedar Ridge Rd SE
       Dalton, GA  30721


(706) 712-8400

District: Whitfield County

SchoolDigger Rank:
754th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Cedar Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Eastbrook Middle School
High:    Southeast Whitfield County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  373

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.6%
White:
34.9%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85% Help


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Compare Details Cedar Ridge Elementary ranks worse than 60.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.17. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Whitfield County:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitfield County 88th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cedar Ridge Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 20.90 1045th 1212 13.8%
2012 21.51 1017th 1201 15.3%
2013 19.32 1049th 1225 14.4%
2014 25.64 1016th 1231 17.5%
2015 22.82 975th 1240 21.4%
2016 24.41 922nd 1233 25.2%
2017 20.12 974th 1205 19.2%
2018 21.71 959th 1209 20.7%
2019 13.68 1088th 1234 11.8%
2021 36.21 735th 1214 39.5%
2022 36.38 752nd 1244 39.5%
2023 36.83 743rd 1242 40.2%
2024 36.17 754th 1248 39.6%
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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

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 180 9 0 317 1 0 13 0 520
2011 188 9 0 320 1 0 19 0 537
2012 163 8 1 317 1 0 18 0 508
2013 169 12 2 317 3 0 17 0 520
2014 169 10 2 338 2 0 12 0 533
2015 185 7 0 334 1 0 13 0 540
2016 189 6 0 319 1 0 11 0 526
2017 179 6 0 294 1 0 11 0 491
2018 172 12 0 298 2 0 20 0 504
2019 179 9 0 267 6 0 19 0 480
2020 150 5 0 259 4 0 21 0 439
2021 136 7 0 235 5 0 20 0 403
2022 125 7 0 237 4 0 15 0 388
2023 130 11 0 211 4 0 17 0 373

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 520 35.0 14.8 86.3
2011 537 37.0 14.5 83.6
2012 508 39.0 13.0 88
2013 520 37.5 13.8 89.2
2014 533 40.5 13.1 89.7
2015 540 42.0 12.8 90
2016 526 39.0 13.4 90.1
2017 491 39.0 12.5 91.2
2018 504 37.2 13.5 87.1
2019 480 35.5 13.5 86.5
2020 439 36.7 11.9 90.4
2021 403 35.0 11.5 82.1
2022 388 31.9 12.1 n/a
2023 373 33.4 11.1 85

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 520 35.0 14.8 86.3
2011 537 37.0 14.5 83.6
2012 508 39.0 13.0 88
2013 520 37.5 13.8 89.2
2014 533 40.5 13.1 89.7
2015 540 42.0 12.8 90
2016 526 39.0 13.4 90.1
2017 491 39.0 12.5 91.2
2018 504 37.2 13.5 87.1
2019 480 35.5 13.5 86.5
2020 439 36.7 11.9 90.4
2021 403 35.0 11.5 82.1
2022 388 31.9 12.1 n/a
2023 373 33.4 11.1 85

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $607 (6.1%) $9,320 (93.9%) $9,927
2018 $492 (5.3%) $8,865 (94.7%) $9,357
2019 $676 (6.5%) $9,679 (93.5%) $10,356

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cedar Ridge Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1088th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 743rd of 1242 Elementary schools
 28.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Ridge Elementary)19.734.4
 14.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Whitfield County)42.735
 7.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cedar Ridge Elementary)28.932.8
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Whitfield County)53.143.2
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Ridge Elementary)2631
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Whitfield County)39.532.5
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Ridge Elementary)24.737.9
 13.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Whitfield County)49.641.3
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Ridge Elementary)17.626.5
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Whitfield County)42.835
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Ridge Elementary)14.120.4
 6.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Whitfield County)37.932.1
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Cedar Ridge Elementary)16.532.7
 16.2%
   5th Grade Science (Whitfield County)40.834.5
 6.3%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students480373
 22.3%
African American911
 22.2%
American Indian64
 33.3%
Asian00
Hispanic267211
 21%
Pacific Islander00
White179130
 27.4%
Two or More Races1917
 10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.5%85%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Ridge Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 373 students attended Cedar Ridge Elementary.

Cedar Ridge Elementary ranks 754th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Cedar Ridge Elementary are 57% Hispanic, 35% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% American Indian.


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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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