Cedar Ridge Elementary

373 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cedar Ridge Elementary School, located at 311 Cedar Ridge Rd SE in Dalton, Georgia, is a public elementary school serving students within the Whitfield County School District. As a foundational institution in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education, fostering academic growth, and promoting social-emotional development for its diverse student body. The school environment is designed to prepare young learners for middle school by emphasizing core curriculum subjects alongside character-building initiatives.

Beyond its academic mission, Cedar Ridge Elementary is recognized for its commitment to creating a supportive and collaborative atmosphere for students, parents, and staff. The school benefits from its location in the Dalton area, often engaging with the broader community to enrich the educational experience. By prioritizing a mix of traditional instruction and modern educational practices, Cedar Ridge aims to equip its students with the essential skills and foundational knowledge necessary to succeed in their future academic endeavors.

373

Total Students

33.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

107.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cedar Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	211
Black	11
Two or More	17
American Indian	4

Hispanic
211 (56.6 %)
White
130 (34.9 %)
Two or More
17 (4.6 %)
Black
11 (2.9 %)
American Indian
4 (1.1 %)

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:	No
District:	Whitfield County
Phone:	(706)712-8400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	373
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	399
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 47