- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Branson, MO
Cedar Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290576002462
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Ridge Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Branson · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Ridge Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Branson, MO.
School address
District: Branson R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 290576002462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Cedar Ridge Elementary held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 290576002462 · Branson, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 13.6:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Branson High (1,469 students)
Cedar Ridge Elementary held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Cedar Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Branson High
Branson High
1,469 students
- Branson Jr. Hi
Branson Jr. High
694 students
- Buchanan Eleme 578
Buchanan Elementary
578 students
- This school 517
Cedar Ridge Elementary
517 students
- Cedar Ridge In 515
Cedar Ridge Intermediate
515 students
- Buchanan Inter 465
Buchanan Intermediate
465 students
What this shows Cedar Ridge Elementary reports 517 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 Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▲ 11% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Missouri - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,279
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Cedar Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Branson R-Iv reports $11,279 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Branson Jr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buchanan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buchanan Intermediate | Similar size | 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
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~517 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Cedar Ridge Elementary?
Cedar Ridge Elementary has 517 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Branson, MO. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Ridge Elementary?
51.3% of students at Cedar Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Ridge Elementary is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Branson, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Ridge Elementary?
Cedar Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 elementary schools in Branson?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Ridge Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Branson, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Branson on the city page.
What other schools are in Branson R-Iv?
Besides Cedar Ridge Elementary, Branson R-Iv also operates Branson High (1,469 students), Branson Jr. High (694 students), and Buchanan Elementary (578 students). See the Branson R-Iv district page for the complete list.