Cedar Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Cedar Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Cedar, Minnesota, serving 678 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the St. Francis Area Schools district, which is ranked 212 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cedar Creek Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, with 53.23% of students proficient in math, 56.44% proficient in reading, and 44.21% proficient in science. The school also performs better in certain student subgroups, such as ranking 334 out of 809 for female students and 347 out of 572 for special education students. However, the school has seen a decline in racial diversity over the past few years, with the percentage of non-white students decreasing from 15.96% in 2020-2021 to 20.21% in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby schools, Cedar Creek Elementary generally performs better academically, with higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages. However, some schools like St. Francis Elementary and Andover Elementary outperform Cedar Creek in certain areas, particularly in math and reading. Additionally, Cedar Creek Elementary has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 21.12% in 2020-2021 to 36.87% in 2022-2023, suggesting the school may be serving a more economically diverse population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 21108 NE Polk St
       Cedar, MN  55011-9728


(763) 213-8781

District: St. Francis Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
355th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,593 Help


Students who attend Cedar Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    St. Francis Middle
High:    St. Francis High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  663

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.0%
Asian:
8.3%
Hispanic:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cedar Creek Elementary School ranks better than 59.7% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the St. Francis Area Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Cedar Creek Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the St. Francis Area Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (79%), Asian (8.3%), Hispanic (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the St. Francis Area Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedar Creek Elementary School is 14.7. 2 elementary schools in the St. Francis Area Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedar Creek Elementary School is $10,593. 2 elementary schools in the St. Francis Area Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cedar Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Creek Elementary School 355th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Cedar Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Male students:
White students:


St. Francis Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Francis Area Schools 212th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cedar Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cedar Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 49.66 423rd 674 37.2%
2004 70.25 180th 676 73.4%
2005 59.40 310th 685 54.7%
2006 54.30 414th 756 45.2%
2007 54.30 425th 777 45.3%
2008 51.29 466th 781 40.3%
2009 46.10 290th 434 33.2%
2010 48.91 541st 803 32.6%
2011 54.63 459th 814 43.6%
2012 59.37 408th 820 50.2%
2013 60.96 356th 824 56.8%
2014 61.17 373rd 826 54.8%
2015 58.19 414th 840 50.7%
2016 57.15 433rd 848 48.9%
2017 57.77 421st 853 50.6%
2018 63.21 345th 847 59.3%
2019 67.68 302nd 870 65.3%
2021 49.12 526th 869 39.5%
2022 53.59 450th 858 47.6%
2023 53.00 440th 845 47.9%
2024 61.63 355th 881 59.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cedar Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.30 236th 515 54.2%
2021 27.27 337th 417 19.2%
2022 62.63 158th 500 68.4%
2023 34.33 370th 524 29.4%
2024 41.47 347th 572 39.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cedar Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.62 120th 728 83.5%
2019 77.33 103rd 740 86.1%
2021 62.51 232nd 683 66.0%
2022 68.23 171st 663 74.2%
2023 53.85 364th 774 53.0%
2024 57.18 328th 793 58.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Cedar Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.35 328th 774 57.6%
2019 64.88 300th 787 61.9%
2021 42.89 523rd 783 33.2%
2022 44.58 496th 799 37.9%
2023 55.23 393rd 787 50.1%
2024 59.75 334th 809 58.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Cedar Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.15 340th 779 56.4%
2019 66.45 286th 798 64.2%
2021 51.73 435th 784 44.5%
2022 59.38 345th 808 57.3%
2023 47.46 465th 799 41.8%
2024 59.93 347th 826 58.0%
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Rank History for White students at Cedar Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.94 464th 712 34.8%
2019 47.79 411th 722 43.1%
2021 24.19 625th 710 12.0%
2022 31.44 569th 725 21.5%
2023 31.27 551st 712 22.6%
2024 42.36 453rd 730 37.9%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for White Students!

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, October 31, 2016

Open Quote Good small town school just outside of the cities. My children love their elementary school teachers from Cedar Creek. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, March 12, 2016

Open Quote Most not all but most teachers are to stuck on themselves to care.The complexion of a god comes to mind. They chose not to pay attention to the students needs. The child can be the most gifted in the world, if they a not completely docile watch out. Every or most every test can be 100%, if the teacher doesn't like them they are at or below their grade standard. I am for union's but I am starting to be against them as far as the teachers go. Their pay should be performance based on the achievement's of ALL students. At this point they have no other option but to teach. I have nothing good to say about their transportation department either. I am seriously considering moving to the Isanti/Cambridge district. All because cedar creek has me concerned with what the rest of the district will bring! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cedar Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 1014 8 15 8 5 n/a n/a 0 1050
1995 877 8 10 10 12 n/a n/a 0 917
1996 877 8 10 10 12 n/a n/a 0 917
1997 894 4 9 7 13 n/a n/a 0 927
1998 883 9 12 8 13 n/a n/a 0 925
1999 912 4 16 7 13 n/a n/a 0 952
2000 930 6 20 7 12 n/a n/a 0 975
2001 909 12 18 9 10 n/a n/a 0 958
2002 850 8 14 7 6 n/a n/a 0 885
2003 850 8 14 7 6 n/a n/a 0 885
2004 981 8 20 8 10 n/a n/a 0 1027
2005 1058 14 34 9 11 n/a n/a 0 1126
2006 1039 16 39 11 17 n/a n/a 0 1122
2007 1037 9 58 12 12 n/a n/a 0 1128
2008 996 7 52 8 18 n/a n/a 0 1081
2009 934 9 46 8 11 n/a n/a 0 1008
2010 861 9 34 10 14 n/a n/a 0 928
2011 783 4 32 16 8 0 8 0 851
2012 767 9 30 9 7 0 14 0 836
2013 737 9 24 16 3 0 21 0 810
2014 688 8 36 18 3 0 28 0 781
2015 647 7 33 20 2 0 32 0 741
2016 627 4 39 22 4 0 27 0 723
2017 617 3 42 23 7 0 28 0 720
2018 597 4 39 25 4 0 28 0 697
2019 565 3 34 23 2 0 35 0 662
2020 561 1 34 29 1 0 42 0 668
2021 553 3 31 27 1 0 43 0 658
2022 541 2 28 37 0 0 45 0 653
2023 541 2 44 41 4 1 45 0 678
2024 524 2 55 41 5 1 35 0 663

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 Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 1050 49.1 21.4 12.8
1995 917 43.9 20.9 11.6
1996 917 43.9 20.9 11.6
1997 927 47.8 19.4 10.4
1998 925 n/a 0.0 10.9
1999 952 53.5 17.8 8.9
2000 975 50.0 19.5 15.3
2001 958 47.5 20.2 15.3
2002 885 43.7 20.3 14.9
2003 885 43.7 20.3 14.9
2004 1027 54.0 19.0 16
2005 1126 56.0 20.1 17.3
2006 1122 43.3 25.9 20
2007 1128 50.0 22.6 20.7
2008 1081 43.0 25.1 18.5
2009 1008 56.9 17.7 19.5
2010 928 50.9 18.2 23.7
2011 851 48.8 17.4 25.1
2012 836 48.1 17.3 27.2
2013 810 43.3 18.7 25.4
2014 781 49.0 15.9 28.4
2015 741 51.0 14.5 29.6
2016 723 50.0 14.4 27.2
2017 720 45.8 15.7 25.3
2018 697 41.9 16.5 25.4
2019 662 36.0 18.3 28.5
2020 668 41.5 16.0 24.4
2021 658 33.7 19.5 21.1
2022 653 40.0 16.3 17.2
2023 678 43.7 15.5 36.9
2024 663 45.0 14.7 37.4

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 Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 1050 49.1 21.4 12.8
1995 917 43.9 20.9 11.6
1996 917 43.9 20.9 11.6
1997 927 47.8 19.4 10.4
1998 925 n/a 0.0 10.9
1999 952 53.5 17.8 8.9
2000 975 50.0 19.5 15.3
2001 958 47.5 20.2 15.3
2002 885 43.7 20.3 14.9
2003 885 43.7 20.3 14.9
2004 1027 54.0 19.0 16
2005 1126 56.0 20.1 17.3
2006 1122 43.3 25.9 20
2007 1128 50.0 22.6 20.7
2008 1081 43.0 25.1 18.5
2009 1008 56.9 17.7 19.5
2010 928 50.9 18.2 23.7
2011 851 48.8 17.4 25.1
2012 836 48.1 17.3 27.2
2013 810 43.3 18.7 25.4
2014 781 49.0 15.9 28.4
2015 741 51.0 14.5 29.6
2016 723 50.0 14.4 27.2
2017 720 45.8 15.7 25.3
2018 697 41.9 16.5 25.4
2019 662 36.0 18.3 28.5
2020 668 41.5 16.0 24.4
2021 658 33.7 19.5 21.1
2022 653 40.0 16.3 17.2
2023 678 43.7 15.5 36.9
2024 663 45.0 14.7 37.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cedar Creek Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,593

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cedar Creek Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 302nd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 440th of 845 Elementary schools
 17.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Cedar Creek Elementary School)68.944
 24.9%
   3rd Grade Math (St. Francis Area Schools)66.256.5
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Cedar Creek Elementary School)54.737.6
 17.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (St. Francis Area Schools)51.546.6
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Cedar Creek Elementary School)64.251
 13.2%
   4th Grade Math (St. Francis Area Schools)72.355.6
 16.7%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Cedar Creek Elementary School)56.656
 0.6%
   4th Grade Reading (St. Francis Area Schools)56.948.5
 8.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Cedar Creek Elementary School)5944.4
 14.6%
   5th Grade Math (St. Francis Area Schools)6049.1
 11%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Cedar Creek Elementary School)80.365.5
 14.8%
   5th Grade Reading (St. Francis Area Schools)7367.2
 5.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Cedar Creek Elementary School)71.250.4
 20.8%
   5th Grade Science (St. Francis Area Schools)65.554.6
 10.9%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students662678
 2.4%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian3444
 29.4%
Hispanic2341
 78.3%
Pacific Islander01
White565541
 4.2%
Two or More Races3545
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.5%36.9%
 8.3%


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

Middle : St. Francis Middle
High : St. Francis High

Cedar Creek Elementary School ranks 355th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Cedar Creek Elementary School are 79% White, 8% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 663 students attended Cedar Creek Elementary School.


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

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