CEDAR RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cedar Ridge Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Surry County Schools school district, located in Lowgap, NC with about 388 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Cedar Ridge Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Cedar Ridge Elementary School is a rural public school located in Lowgap, North Carolina, and is part of the Surry County Schools district. Serving students in the northern portion of the county, the school is situated in a quiet, close-knit community setting. As part of the Surry County system, the school follows the district's broader mission to provide a supportive educational environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of the "whole child," catering to students from kindergarten through the elementary grades.

The school benefits from its affiliation with the Surry County Schools district, which frequently highlights a focus on integrating modern technology into the classroom and maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the local community. By operating under the district’s academic framework, Cedar Ridge Elementary aims to prepare its students for middle school success through a standards-based curriculum. Families interested in specific programs, current school performance data, or administrative updates can access official resources and contact information directly through the district’s website at [http://www.surry.k12.nc.us](http://www.surry.k12.nc.us).

For more information, contact Cedar Ridge Elementary at (336) 352-4320 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.