Cedar Ridge Elementary

Summary:

Cedar Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia, Missouri, serving 472 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Columbia 93 school district, which is ranked 191 out of 376 districts in the state.

Cedar Ridge Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with 55.08% White, 20.34% African American, 5.3% Hispanic, 3.6% Asian, and 14.41% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, the percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics ranges from 26% (3rd grade) to 38.4% (5th grade), compared to the district averages of 32.4% to 38.9% and the state averages of 41.1% to 43.8%. Cedar Ridge also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40.56% to 99.21% over the past three school years, which is higher than some nearby schools like Ulysses S. Grant Elementary and John Ridgeway Elementary.

Cedar Ridge Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school ranked 598 out of 898 Missouri elementary schools, lower than the nearby schools mentioned. The school's racial diversity has also become less diverse over the past three school years, with the percentage of White students decreasing from 62.78% to 55.08% and the percentage of African American students increasing from 17.78% to 20.34%. These factors, along with the school's inconsistent academic performance, suggest the need for further investigation and targeted interventions to address the underlying challenges facing Cedar Ridge Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2345 Howell Mountain Drive
       Columbia, MO  65201-9438


(573) 214-3880

District: Columbia 93

SchoolDigger Rank:
598th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,933 Help


Students who attend Cedar Ridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Oakland Middle School
High:    Muriel Battle High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  472

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.1%
African American:
20.3%
Two or more races:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.8% Help


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Compare Details Cedar Ridge Elementary ranks worse than 66.6% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 12th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Columbia 93 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.16. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Cedar Ridge Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.1%), African American (20.3%), two or more races (14.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Elementary is 14.8. 12 elementary schools in the Columbia 93 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedar Ridge Elementary is $13,933, which is the 6th highest among 20 elementary schools in the Columbia 93 School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cedar Ridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Ridge Elementary 598th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Cedar Ridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Columbia 93:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia 93 191st of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cedar Ridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cedar Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 33.21 824th 1074 23.3%
2007 36.65 786th 1080 27.2%
2008 19.21 981st 1084 9.5%
2009 17.33 949th 1053 9.9%
2010 30.99 833rd 1066 21.9%
2011 17.75 979th 1088 10.0%
2012 29.18 876th 1085 19.3%
2013 35.66 816th 1108 26.4%
2014 31.36 835th 1089 23.3%
2015 33.23 784th 1058 25.9%
2016 27.73 679th 865 21.5%
2017 27.50 816th 1032 20.9%
2018 21.04 877th 1045 16.1%
2019 40.47 649th 1052 38.3%
2021 39.22 572nd 901 36.5%
2022 47.45 485th 908 46.6%
2023 36.16 598th 898 33.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cedar Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.98 639th 907 29.5%
2021 21.84 488th 574 15.0%
2022 21.20 459th 532 13.7%
2023 33.08 436th 611 28.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Cedar Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.66 116th 250 53.6%
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Rank History for White students at Cedar Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.35 630th 898 29.8%
2019 44.86 498th 917 45.7%
2021 36.77 445th 691 35.6%
2022 44.88 381st 675 43.6%
2023 38.01 419th 673 37.7%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 178 178
1992 185 22 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1993 175 20 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 197
1994 188 16 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 206
1995 149 24 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 177
1996 149 24 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 177
1997 148 22 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 173
1998 136 18 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 159
1999 173 15 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 194
2000 162 18 3 1 4 n/a n/a 0 188
2001 161 28 4 6 3 n/a n/a 0 202
2002 139 52 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 199
2003 139 52 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 199
2004 108 51 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2005 106 57 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 174
2006 115 58 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2007 111 60 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2008 93 58 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 164
2009 105 56 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2010 126 60 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2011 125 53 3 6 0 0 13 0 200
2012 119 53 4 6 0 0 10 0 192
2013 117 40 9 14 0 0 13 0 193
2014 112 42 4 10 1 0 15 0 184
2015 122 50 5 6 2 0 12 0 197
2016 132 51 5 8 2 0 16 0 214
2017 139 47 4 12 2 0 16 0 220
2018 122 50 4 11 3 0 15 0 205
2019 257 72 9 28 5 0 27 0 398
2020 258 75 10 23 4 0 39 0 409
2021 226 64 10 19 8 1 32 0 360
2022 235 75 10 21 3 0 38 0 382
2023 260 96 17 25 2 4 68 0 472

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
1991 178 11.9 14.9 n/a
1992 209 11.5 18.1 n/a
1993 197 12.3 16.0 15.2
1994 206 12.5 16.5 15
1995 177 11.9 14.9 18.1
1996 177 11.9 14.9 18.1
1997 173 10.7 16.2 12.1
1998 159 10.1 15.7 14.5
1999 194 12.4 15.6 14.9
2000 188 11.2 16.8 26.6
2001 202 14.3 14.1 23.8
2002 199 16.0 12.4 44.7
2003 199 16.0 12.4 44.7
2004 172 15.8 10.9 42.4
2005 174 13.6 12.8 51.7
2006 188 15.4 12.2 54.8
2007 183 14.4 12.7 46.4
2008 164 16.1 10.2 51.8
2009 177 16.3 10.9 50.3
2010 198 14.5 13.5 51
2011 200 13.9 14.3 59
2012 192 13.1 14.6 52.1
2013 193 13.6 14.1 44
2014 184 13.8 13.2 54.3
2015 197 15.0 13.1 48.7
2016 214 14.0 15.2 50.9
2017 220 14.4 15.2 47.7
2018 205 16.3 12.5 44.9
2019 398 27.8 14.2 46.5
2020 409 28.6 14.2 40.6
2021 360 28.6 12.5 40.6
2022 382 29.4 12.9 99.2
2023 472 31.7 14.8 42.8

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
1991 178 11.9 14.9 n/a
1992 209 11.5 18.1 n/a
1993 197 12.3 16.0 15.2
1994 206 12.5 16.5 15
1995 177 11.9 14.9 18.1
1996 177 11.9 14.9 18.1
1997 173 10.7 16.2 12.1
1998 159 10.1 15.7 14.5
1999 194 12.4 15.6 14.9
2000 188 11.2 16.8 26.6
2001 202 14.3 14.1 23.8
2002 199 16.0 12.4 44.7
2003 199 16.0 12.4 44.7
2004 172 15.8 10.9 42.4
2005 174 13.6 12.8 51.7
2006 188 15.4 12.2 54.8
2007 183 14.4 12.7 46.4
2008 164 16.1 10.2 51.8
2009 177 16.3 10.9 50.3
2010 198 14.5 13.5 51
2011 200 13.9 14.3 59
2012 192 13.1 14.6 52.1
2013 193 13.6 14.1 44
2014 184 13.8 13.2 54.3
2015 197 15.0 13.1 48.7
2016 214 14.0 15.2 50.9
2017 220 14.4 15.2 47.7
2018 205 16.3 12.5 44.9
2019 398 27.8 14.2 46.5
2020 409 28.6 14.2 40.6
2021 360 28.6 12.5 40.6
2022 382 29.4 12.9 99.2
2023 472 31.7 14.8 42.8

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $295 (2.7%) $10,677 (97.3%) $10,972
2020 $418 (3.8%) $10,714 (96.2%) $11,132
2021 $657 (4.9%) $12,773 (95.1%) $13,430
2022 $612 (4.4%) $13,321 (95.6%) $13,933

Data source: Missouri 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 649th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 598th of 898 Elementary schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cedar Ridge Elementary)3026
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)39.432.4
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Ridge Elementary)33.331.3
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Columbia 93)43.138.2
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Ridge Elementary)47.730.8
 16.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)4837.2
 10.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Ridge Elementary)49.226.9
 22.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia 93)46.941.2
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Ridge Elementary)37.638.4
 0.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Columbia 93)46.538.9
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Cedar Ridge Elementary)37.638.4
 0.8%
   5th Grade Science (Columbia 93)42.439.3
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Ridge Elementary)46.339.7
 6.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia 93)4542.9
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students398472
 18.6%
African American7296
 33.3%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian917
 88.9%
Hispanic2825
 10.7%
Pacific Islander04
White257260
 1.2%
Two or More Races2768
 151.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.5%42.8%
 3.7%


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Cedar Ridge Elementary ranks 598th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Cedar Ridge Elementary are 55% White, 20% African American, 14% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 472 students attended Cedar Ridge Elementary.

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

Middle : Oakland Middle School
High : Muriel Battle High 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 Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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