Cedar Forest Elementary

Summary:

Cedar Forest Elementary is a public elementary school in Fredericksburg, Virginia, serving 811 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district, which is ranked 80 out of 130 school districts in the state.

Cedar Forest Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 34.03% White, 23.8% African American, 29.22% Hispanic, 2.96% Asian, and 9.25% two or more races. This diversity is higher compared to some nearby schools like Battlefield Elementary and Courtland Elementary. However, the school's performance on state assessments has been mixed, with the school excelling in some areas like 5th grade Mathematics but lagging behind in others like 3rd grade Mathematics. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, ranking higher for African American and multi-racial students but lower for Hispanic, White, and English Language Learner students.

Another key factor is the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Cedar Forest Elementary, reaching 64.86% in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the nearby Ferry Farm Elementary (45.21%) and Courtland Elementary (42.08%). The high poverty rates among the student population may contribute to the school's performance challenges and indicate a need for additional resources and support.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3412 Massaponax Church Road
       Fredericksburg, VA  22408


(540) 834-4569

District: Spotsylvania County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
623rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,051 Help


Students who attend Cedar Forest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Thornburg Middle
High:    Massaponax High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  782

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
30.4%
White:
29.8%
African American:
26.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cedar Forest Elementary ranks worse than 55.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 8th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.7. (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 Student population at Cedar Forest Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (30.4%), White (29.8%), African American (26.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedar Forest Elementary is 15.9, which is the 5th best among 17 elementary schools in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedar Forest Elementary is $8,051. 13 elementary schools in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cedar Forest Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Forest Elementary 623rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Cedar Forest Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Spotsylvania County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Spotsylvania County Public Schools 80th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cedar Forest Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cedar Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 45.21 734th 1113 34.1%
2011 42.76 749th 1117 32.9%
2012 47.18 669th 1117 40.1%
2013 50.27 602nd 1120 46.3%
2014 36.60 793rd 1110 28.6%
2015 53.59 588th 1100 46.5%
2016 33.95 841st 1096 23.3%
2017 39.47 772nd 1099 29.8%
2018 38.69 783rd 1097 28.6%
2019 23.90 946th 1105 14.4%
2021 50.28 591st 1103 46.4%
2022 46.13 656th 1109 40.8%
2023 57.83 511th 1114 54.1%
2024 49.70 623rd 1114 44.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cedar Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.77 95th 245 61.2%
2024 66.21 90th 247 63.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cedar Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.69 156th 300 48.0%
2024 44.18 170th 306 44.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cedar Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 43.62 635th 1036 38.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Cedar Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.92 533rd 1100 51.5%
2024 46.00 650th 1098 40.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cedar Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.55 182nd 324 43.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Cedar Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.55 480th 1093 56.1%
2024 52.06 564th 1101 48.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Cedar Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.98 195th 579 66.3%
2024 58.64 255th 588 56.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cedar Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.32 292nd 564 48.2%
2024 52.57 303rd 580 47.8%
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Rank History for White students at Cedar Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.48 392nd 984 60.2%
2024 53.46 513th 979 47.6%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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 Forest Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.2)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Open Quote Teachers are very good, child is in 2nd grade and both K and 2nd grade teachers went above and beyond. Staff if very involved. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, March 14, 2013

Open Quote Great school, nice teachers. Have been great influences on my children. I am very happy with the way things are run at this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, April 11, 2011

Open Quote No senses of community. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cedar Forest Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2009 416 128 21 76 5 n/a n/a 21 667
2010 441 155 23 79 5 n/a n/a 25 728
2011 455 174 18 99 3 1 2 0 752
2012 430 147 19 113 4 0 20 0 733
2013 418 137 16 127 3 0 21 0 722
2014 434 149 13 138 2 0 36 0 772
2015 393 151 14 161 3 0 36 0 758
2016 404 120 13 156 2 2 31 0 728
2017 380 126 11 182 3 2 42 0 746
2018 365 127 11 190 3 1 52 0 749
2019 340 134 14 193 5 1 53 0 740
2020 324 125 11 208 4 2 50 0 724
2021 280 142 18 220 0 2 69 0 731
2022 273 168 15 232 1 1 70 0 760
2023 276 193 24 237 3 3 75 0 811
2024 233 206 26 238 2 2 75 0 782

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cedar Forest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2009 667 37.0 18.0 31.1
2010 728 39.0 18.6 34.3
2011 752 35.5 21.1 33.1
2012 733 33.5 21.8 36.7
2013 722 35.1 20.5 33.8
2014 772 35.5 21.7 44.7
2015 758 35.0 21.6 45.6
2016 728 39.0 18.6 43
2017 746 43.0 17.3 46.8
2018 749 44.5 16.8 48.2
2019 740 43.3 17.0 51.2
2020 724 46.0 15.7 51.2
2021 731 50.0 14.6 n/a
2022 760 44.5 17.0 48.8
2023 811 52.0 15.5 64.9
2024 782 49.0 15.9 65.2

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 Forest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2009 667 37.0 18.0 31.1
2010 728 39.0 18.6 34.3
2011 752 35.5 21.1 33.1
2012 733 33.5 21.8 36.7
2013 722 35.1 20.5 33.8
2014 772 35.5 21.7 44.7
2015 758 35.0 21.6 45.6
2016 728 39.0 18.6 43
2017 746 43.0 17.3 46.8
2018 749 44.5 16.8 48.2
2019 740 43.3 17.0 51.2
2020 724 46.0 15.7 51.2
2021 731 50.0 14.6 n/a
2022 760 44.5 17.0 48.8
2023 811 52.0 15.5 64.9
2024 782 49.0 15.9 65.2

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 Forest Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,026 (13.8%) $6,422 (86.2%) $7,447
2020 $1,021 (12.7%) $7,040 (87.3%) $8,060
2021 $1,199 (14.9%) $6,852 (85.1%) $8,051

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cedar Forest Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 946th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 511th of 1114 Elementary schools
 39.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cedar Forest Elementary)7672.3
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)8169.5
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Cedar Forest Elementary)5169.5
 18.5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)6864.4
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Forest Elementary)6567.9
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)8269.5
 12.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Cedar Forest Elementary)5869.4
 11.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7572.6
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cedar Forest Elementary)7781
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)8470.8
 13.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Cedar Forest Elementary)7471.8
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)8063.3
 16.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Cedar Forest Elementary)7680.9
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)7870.3
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students740811
 9.6%
African American134193
 44%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian1424
 71.4%
Hispanic193237
 22.8%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White340276
 18.8%
Two or More Races5375
 41.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.2%64.9%
 13.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Forest Elementary

Cedar Forest Elementary ranks 623rd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Cedar Forest Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thornburg Middle
High : Massaponax High

In the 2023-24 school year, 782 students attended Cedar Forest Elementary.

Students at Cedar Forest Elementary are 30% Hispanic, 30% White, 26% African American, 10% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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