Cedarwood Elementary

www.cedarwood.pusdk12.org

236 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Cedarwood Elementary School, located in the mountain community of Magalia, California, serves as a central hub for academic and social development within the Paradise Unified School District. The school is deeply integrated into its scenic, wooded environment, fostering a close-knit campus culture that emphasizes personalized instruction and community involvement. Catering to students in the primary grades, the school focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects while promoting character development and school pride.

Beyond traditional classroom academics, Cedarwood Elementary is noted for its efforts to maintain a supportive and safe learning atmosphere for its students. As part of a district that has navigated significant regional challenges, the school prioritizes resilience and academic growth, utilizing its resources to provide students with the tools necessary for success in middle school and beyond. Through its active school community and commitment to the "Pioneer" spirit, Cedarwood strives to create an enriching educational experience that balances rigorous standards with the unique needs of its local families.

236

Total Students

11.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cedarwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	37
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	19
American Indian	3

White
175 (74.2 %)
Hispanic
37 (15.7 %)
Two or More
19 (8.1 %)
American Indian
3 (1.3 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Paradise Unified
Phone:	(530)873-3785
Website:	http://www.cedarwood.pusdk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 28