CEDAR RIDGE ELEM.

2345 Howell Mountain Drive
COLUMBIA, MO 65201

www.cpsk12.org/cre

472 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cedar Ridge Elementary School, located at 1100 Roseta Ave in Columbia, Missouri, is a public school serving students within the Columbia Public Schools district. It is widely recognized in the local community for maintaining a welcoming, student-centered environment that prioritizes academic growth alongside social-emotional development. The school typically serves a diverse student body, fostering an inclusive atmosphere where educators emphasize foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging curiosity and creative problem-solving.

Beyond the classroom, Cedar Ridge is known for its active school community and commitment to building strong partnerships between parents, staff, and students. The school often hosts various extracurricular activities, community events, and support programs designed to enrich the educational experience and ensure that every child feels supported. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and the holistic needs of its students, Cedar Ridge Elementary aims to provide a solid educational foundation that prepares children for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

472

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CEDAR RIDGE ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	25
Black	96
Asian	17
Two or More	68
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
260 (55.1 %)
Black
96 (20.3 %)
Two or More
68 (14.4 %)
Hispanic
25 (5.3 %)
Asian
17 (3.6 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	No
District:	COLUMBIA 93
Phone:	(573)214-3880
Website:	http://www.cpsk12.org/cre
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 65

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CEDAR RIDGE ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CEDAR RIDGE ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	225	47.7%
Male	247	52.3%

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