- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fredericksburg, VA
Cedar Forest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Forest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510364002768
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Forest Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #6 of 14
- schools in Fredericksburg · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Forest Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Forest Elementary ranks #6 of 14 schools in Fredericksburg, VA.
School address
District: Spotsylvania County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510364002768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Cedar Forest Elementary held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 510364002768 · Fredericksburg, VA Other · MID · TRAD
789 enr · 15.2:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverbend High (1,913 students)
Cedar Forest Elementary held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Cedar Forest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverbend High
Riverbend High
1,913 students
- Massaponax Hig
Massaponax High
1,692 students
- Courtland High
Courtland High
1,497 students
- Spotsylvania H
Spotsylvania High
1,394 students
- Chancellor Hig
Chancellor High
1,321 students
- This school
Cedar Forest Elementary
789 students
What this shows Cedar Forest Elementary reports 789 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Forest Elementary compares
Cedar Forest Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 13% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 789 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
789
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Virginia - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,858
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
White 27.8%
African American 26.0%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, Cedar Forest Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spotsylvania County Public Schools reports $13,858 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedar Forest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbend High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Massaponax High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Courtland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spotsylvania High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chancellor High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Forest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,692
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,497
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,321
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Fredericksburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Parkside Elementary
Standard public school
946 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Hugh Mercer Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Lafayette Elementary
Standard public school
812 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Harrison Road Elementary
Standard public school
732 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Smith Station Elementary
Standard public school
715 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Lee Hill Elementary
Standard public school
680 students 17:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~789 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Forest Elementary
How many students attend Cedar Forest Elementary?
Cedar Forest Elementary has 789 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fredericksburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 811 (2022-23) → 782 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Forest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Forest Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Forest Elementary?
64.9% of students at Cedar Forest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Forest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Forest Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 31.1% of enrollment, in Fredericksburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Forest Elementary?
Cedar Forest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedar Forest Elementary rank among schools in Fredericksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Forest Elementary ranks #6 of 14 schools in Fredericksburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fredericksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Spotsylvania County Public Schools?
Besides Cedar Forest Elementary, Spotsylvania County Public Schools also operates Riverbend High (1,913 students), Massaponax High (1,692 students), and Courtland High (1,497 students). See the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district page for the complete list.