CEDAR RIDGE ELEMENTARY

503 Students

Elementary School 1st - 3rd

School Overview

Cedar Ridge Elementary, located at 396 Cedar Ridge Drive in Branson, Missouri, serves as a key educational institution within the Branson Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children, focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and preparing students for their future academic careers. As part of the Branson community, the school emphasizes a culture of growth, community engagement, and providing students with the resources necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

Beyond its core curriculum, Cedar Ridge Elementary is known for its commitment to the success and well-being of its student body. The school typically offers a variety of programs and extracurricular activities designed to nurture creativity, character, and school spirit. By prioritizing collaboration between educators, parents, and the broader Branson community, the school strives to ensure that every student receives personalized attention and the tools they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

503

Total Students

38.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CEDAR RIDGE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	107
Black	26
Asian	14
Two or More	27
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
321 (63.8 %)
Hispanic
107 (21.3 %)
Two or More
27 (5.4 %)
Black
26 (5.2 %)
Asian
14 (2.8 %)
American Indian
7 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	BRANSON R-IV
Phone:	(417)334-5135
Grade Range:	1st - 3rd
Total Students:	503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	334
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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

Grade 1 168

Grade 2 163

Grade 3 172