Cedar Ridge Elementary School

Summary:

Cedar Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Pueblo West, Colorado, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 469. The school is part of the Pueblo County School District 70, which is ranked 57 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cedar Ridge Elementary consistently outperforms the Pueblo County School District 70 and the state of Colorado in CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) test scores across all grades and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, Cedar Ridge had 48.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 42.2% for the district and 44.1% for the state. In math, Cedar Ridge had 44.7% of students proficient or better, compared to 28.6% for the district and 34.2% for the state. Cedar Ridge's 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 44.1% is significantly higher than the district's 32% and the state's 37.9%. The school's Hispanic students and low socioeconomic status (SES) students also perform exceptionally well, ranking among the top Colorado elementary schools in these subgroups.

Compared to the other nearby elementary schools in the Pueblo West area, such as Sierra Vista Elementary School, Cedar Ridge consistently outperforms them in academic achievement, particularly in English Language Arts and Math. Despite having a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, Cedar Ridge's low-SES students perform exceptionally well, ranking among the top schools in Colorado for this subgroup, suggesting the school effectively supports and addresses the needs of its economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1266 West Oro Grande Drive
       Pueblo West, CO  81007


(719) 547-8268

District: Pueblo County School District 70

SchoolDigger Rank:
362nd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,068 Help


Students who attend Cedar Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sky View Middle School
High:    Pueblo West High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  473

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.0%
Hispanic:
32.8%
Two or more races:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks better than 61.6% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Pueblo County School District 70! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.46. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59%), Hispanic (32.8%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Elementary School is 18.9. 10 elementary schools in the Pueblo County School District 70 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedar Ridge Elementary School is $10,068. 10 elementary schools in the Pueblo County School District 70 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cedar Ridge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Ridge Elementary School 362nd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Cedar Ridge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pueblo County School District 70:

SchoolDigger ranks Pueblo County School District 70 57th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cedar Ridge Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cedar Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 66.35 307th 852 64.0%
2008 81.64 126th 849 85.2%
2009 80.04 153rd 872 82.5%
2010 71.96 254th 925 72.5%
2011 75.41 216th 935 76.9%
2012 75.24 219th 935 76.6%
2013 75.94 214th 954 77.6%
2014 59.54 402nd 962 58.2%
2015 59.21 333rd 938 64.5%
2016 61.30 309th 914 66.2%
2017 55.26 367th 929 60.5%
2018 64.00 295th 917 67.8%
2019 66.64 300th 965 68.9%
2021 60.71 309th 710 56.5%
2022 64.03 306th 921 66.8%
2023 61.49 334th 933 64.2%
2024 60.46 362nd 943 61.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cedar Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.97 125th 308 59.4%
2019 63.46 90th 332 72.9%
2022 85.58 10th 203 95.1%
2023 80.23 31st 265 88.3%
2024 66.36 89th 365 75.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Cedar Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.46 261st 690 62.2%
2019 60.52 268th 758 64.6%
2021 46.34 231st 351 34.2%
2022 56.52 253rd 595 57.5%
2023 53.87 284th 642 55.8%
2024 49.36 328th 684 52.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Cedar Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.98 286th 693 58.7%
2019 60.46 269th 764 64.8%
2021 54.71 188th 352 46.6%
2022 52.41 271st 594 54.4%
2023 49.73 315th 649 51.5%
2024 52.00 317th 683 53.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cedar Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.50 33rd 270 87.8%
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Rank History for White students at Cedar Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.22 179th 337 46.9%
2019 46.88 314th 596 47.3%
2021 40.80 204th 288 29.2%
2022 33.59 337th 454 25.8%
2023 39.38 328th 525 37.5%
2024 46.41 301st 539 44.2%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Cedar Ridge Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cedar Ridge Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 246 1 4 40 11 n/a n/a 0 302
2006 272 1 4 46 11 n/a n/a 0 334
2007 276 2 5 55 10 n/a n/a 0 348
2008 320 5 7 54 10 n/a n/a 0 396
2009 305 4 9 45 13 n/a n/a 0 376
2010 340 4 9 45 7 n/a n/a 0 405
2011 314 0 0 85 1 0 27 0 427
2012 313 1 2 89 2 0 16 0 423
2013 323 4 7 109 2 0 9 0 454
2014 331 7 4 125 2 1 19 0 489
2015 333 3 4 124 0 1 18 0 483
2016 351 2 2 136 0 1 20 0 512
2017 332 1 2 147 0 1 22 0 505
2018 334 1 3 146 0 1 23 0 508
2019 310 0 4 152 0 1 26 0 493
2020 306 1 3 148 0 1 26 0 485
2021 287 1 4 144 0 1 25 0 462
2022 296 2 3 152 0 3 25 0 481
2023 288 2 5 147 0 4 23 0 469
2024 279 2 6 155 0 2 29 0 473

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cedar Ridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 302 12.5 24.2 20.5
2006 334 15.0 22.3 15
2007 348 17.0 20.5 17
2008 396 20.0 19.8 15.4
2009 376 20.6 18.3 14.6
2010 405 19.5 20.7 16.3
2011 427 17.8 23.8 18.3
2012 423 20.2 20.8 19.9
2013 454 20.5 22.0 22
2014 489 23.0 21.2 24.1
2015 483 24.0 20.1 29.8
2016 512 24.0 21.3 27.7
2017 505 24.7 20.4 23.6
2018 508 21.0 24.1 26
2019 493 23.2 21.1 24.5
2020 485 23.5 20.6 28.7
2021 462 22.5 20.5 29.2
2022 481 22.9 20.9 34.1
2023 469 23.5 19.9 34.1
2024 473 25.0 18.9 44

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cedar Ridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 302 12.5 24.2 20.5
2006 334 15.0 22.3 15
2007 348 17.0 20.5 17
2008 396 20.0 19.8 15.4
2009 376 20.6 18.3 14.6
2010 405 19.5 20.7 16.3
2011 427 17.8 23.8 18.3
2012 423 20.2 20.8 19.9
2013 454 20.5 22.0 22
2014 489 23.0 21.2 24.1
2015 483 24.0 20.1 29.8
2016 512 24.0 21.3 27.7
2017 505 24.7 20.4 23.6
2018 508 21.0 24.1 26
2019 493 23.2 21.1 24.5
2020 485 23.5 20.6 28.7
2021 462 22.5 20.5 29.2
2022 481 22.9 20.9 34.1
2023 469 23.5 19.9 34.1
2024 473 25.0 18.9 44

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cedar Ridge Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,997
2020 $7,930
2021 $8,606
2022 $9,431
2023 $10,068

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cedar Ridge Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 300th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 334th of 933 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)48.846.3
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo County School District 70)3735.8
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)51.243.9
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pueblo County School District 70)32.333.2
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)44.243.7
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo County School District 70)42.440.1
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)32.537.5
 5%
   4th Grade Math (Pueblo County School District 70)21.926.4
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)5138.2
 12.8%
   5th Grade Science (Pueblo County School District 70)36.232.1
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)58.257.9
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pueblo County School District 70)48.846.9
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)54.152.6
 1.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pueblo County School District 70)32.131.9
 0.2%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)5149.3
 1.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pueblo County School District 70)44.142.8
 1.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Cedar Ridge Elementary School)46.744.8
 1.9%
   All Grades Math (Pueblo County School District 70)28.226.6
 1.6%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students493469
 4.9%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic152147
 3.3%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White310288
 7.1%
Two or More Races2623
 11.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.5%34.1%
 9.6%


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Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks 362nd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Cedar Ridge Elementary School are 59% White, 33% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Cedar Ridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sky View Middle School
High : Pueblo West High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 473 students attended Cedar Ridge Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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