Cedar East School

east.ironk12.org/

551 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cedar East Elementary School, located at 255 E. College Avenue in Cedar City, Utah, is part of the Iron County School District. Situated in a central area of the community, the school serves young students in the region, focusing on foundational academics and social development. As a public institution, it operates under the district’s broader educational mission, which emphasizes providing equitable learning opportunities and preparing students for success as they transition to middle school.

The school is well-integrated into the local Cedar City area and maintains a digital presence through the Iron County School District portal. Its curriculum is designed to meet Utah state core standards, incorporating a mix of traditional classroom instruction, literacy, and mathematics. By fostering a supportive school environment, Cedar East aims to encourage both academic growth and character building, serving as a key educational resource for families living in the heart of Cedar City.

551

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cedar East School
Demographic	Student Count
White	366
Hispanic	145
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	7

White
366 (66.4 %)
Hispanic
145 (26.3 %)
Two or More
15 (2.7 %)
American Indian
15 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
Black
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:	Iron District
Phone:	(435)586-2840
Website:	http://east.ironk12.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	551
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 79

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 102