Enrollment
680
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cedar, MN
Cedar Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273354000233
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Creek Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cedar · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cedar, MN.
School address
District: St. Francis Area Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273354000233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedar Creek Elementary School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedar Creek Elementary School
Cedar Creek Elementary School is a large elementary school in Cedar, Minnesota, enrolling 680 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 680 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 437 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #269.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 39/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding St. Francis Area Schools spends $12,035 per pupil, 21% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
St. Francis Area Schools also operates St. Francis High (1,139 students) and St. Francis Middle (890 students) alongside Cedar Creek Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cedar Creek Elementary School compares
Cedar Creek Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 36% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 61% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,035
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.8%
Asian 9.9%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Cedar Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Francis Area Schools, which includes Cedar Creek Elementary School.
$12,035
Per student
-21%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 65.0%
Federal 9.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cedar Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Francis Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Francis Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Bethel Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saints Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~680 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cedar Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Cedar Creek Elementary School?
Cedar Creek Elementary School has 680 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cedar, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Creek Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Creek Elementary School?
27.3% of students at Cedar Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Creek Elementary School is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Cedar, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Creek Elementary School?
Cedar Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedar Creek Elementary School rank among public schools in Cedar?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cedar, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cedar on the city page.
Is Cedar Creek Elementary School a good school?
Cedar Creek Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in St. Francis Area Schools?
Besides Cedar Creek Elementary School, St. Francis Area Schools also operates St. Francis High (1,139 students), St. Francis Middle (890 students), and St. Francis Elementary (621 students). See the St. Francis Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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