Cedar Forest Elementary

3412 Massaponax Church Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22408

811 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cedar Forest Elementary School, located on Massaponax Church Road in Fredericksburg, Virginia, serves as a foundational learning environment within the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district. The school is designed to provide a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on both academic development and the social-emotional growth of its students. By fostering a supportive classroom atmosphere, the school aims to instill a love for learning in young students while preparing them for the transition to middle school.

The school is well-integrated into the local Fredericksburg community, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Like many schools in the Spotsylvania district, Cedar Forest typically focuses on core curriculum standards while utilizing a variety of resources to address diverse learning styles. With a commitment to maintaining a safe and inclusive campus, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners through consistent academic programming and community engagement.

811

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cedar Forest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	237
Black	193
Asian	24
Two or More	75
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
276 (34.0 %)
Hispanic
237 (29.2 %)
Black
193 (23.8 %)
Two or More
75 (9.2 %)
Asian
24 (3.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Spotsylvania County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)834-4569
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	811
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	514
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 79

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 126

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 138