Cedar Ridge Elementary School

www.ccboe.net

1,150 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cedar Ridge Elementary School, located at 1000 Trudeau Trail in Grovetown, Georgia, is a public school operating under the Columbia County School District. Serving the growing community of Grovetown, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for students in grades Pre-K through 5. Its curriculum focuses on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering a supportive environment aimed at meeting the diverse developmental needs of elementary-aged children.

As part of the Columbia County School System, Cedar Ridge places a strong emphasis on community involvement, academic excellence, and preparing students for future success in middle school and beyond. The school utilizes the district’s established resources and educational standards to promote student growth both inside and outside the classroom. Parents and community members can stay updated on school events, policies, and academic calendars through the district’s official website at http://www.ccboe.net.

1,150

Total Students

73.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cedar Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	396
Hispanic	201
Black	385
Asian	19
Two or More	139
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	6

White
396 (34.4 %)
Black
385 (33.5 %)
Hispanic
201 (17.5 %)
Two or More
139 (12.1 %)
Asian
19 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)

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:	Columbia County
Phone:	(706)447-2100
Website:	http://www.ccboe.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,150
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	420
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	109

* 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 21

Kindergarten 177

Grade 1 209

Grade 2 181

Grade 3 186

Grade 4 189

Grade 5 187