- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dalton, GA
Cedar Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130570003844
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Ridge Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 16
- schools in Dalton · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Ridge Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Ridge Elementary ranks #4 of 16 schools in Dalton, GA.
School address
District: Whitfield County · Georgia
NCES ID 130570003844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Cedar Ridge Elementary held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 130570003844 · Dalton, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 12.1:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeast Whitfield County High School (1,453 students)
Cedar Ridge Elementary held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Cedar Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southeast Whit
Southeast Whitfield County High School
1,453 students
- Northwest Whit
Northwest Whitfield County High School
1,098 students
- Coahulla Creek
Coahulla Creek High School
1,041 students
- North Whitfiel
North Whitfield Middle School
731 students
- Eastbrook Midd
Eastbrook Middle School
624 students
- This school 399
Cedar Ridge Elementary
399 students
What this shows Cedar Ridge Elementary reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Ridge Elementary compares
Cedar Ridge Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 16% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 20% in Georgia - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,284
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.6%
White 35.1%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Cedar Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitfield County reports $13,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedar Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Whitfield County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Whitfield County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coahulla Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Whitfield Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastbrook Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Dalton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
City Park Elementary School
Standard public school
707 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Brookwood Elementary School
Standard public school
688 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
632 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elementary School
Standard public school
605 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Park Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Eastside Elementary School
Standard public school
579 students 12.1:1 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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Cedar Ridge Elementary?
Cedar Ridge Elementary has 399 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dalton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Ridge Elementary?
70.5% of students at Cedar Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Ridge Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment, in Dalton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Ridge Elementary?
Cedar Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Ridge Elementary rank among schools in Dalton?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Ridge Elementary ranks #4 of 16 schools in Dalton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dalton on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitfield County?
Besides Cedar Ridge Elementary, Whitfield County also operates Southeast Whitfield County High School (1,453 students), Northwest Whitfield County High School (1,098 students), and Coahulla Creek High School (1,041 students). See the Whitfield County district page for the complete list.