CEDAR RIDGE ELEMENTARY

471 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cedar Ridge Elementary is a public school located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Eden Prairie Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to personalized learning and academic excellence, fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to take ownership of their educational journey. Cedar Ridge places a strong emphasis on building a positive school culture, focusing on social-emotional development alongside core academic subjects to help students reach their full potential.

In addition to its focus on rigorous academics, Cedar Ridge Elementary prides itself on its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to engage diverse learners, reflecting the district's broader mission to prepare students for success in a rapidly changing world. By leveraging modern teaching strategies and maintaining close partnerships with local families, Cedar Ridge strives to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where every child feels valued and inspired to learn.

471

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CEDAR RIDGE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	50
Black	97
Asian	51
Two or More	40

White
233 (49.5 %)
Black
97 (20.6 %)
Asian
51 (10.8 %)
Hispanic
50 (10.6 %)
Two or More
40 (8.5 %)

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:	EDEN PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(952)975-7800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 76

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 75