- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lowgap, NC
Cedar Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370441001663
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Ridge Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of North Carolina schools.
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 348
- students enrolled
Cedar Ridge Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Surry County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370441001663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Cedar Ridge Elementary held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 370441001663 · Lowgap, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 12.9:1 · 68.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: North Surry High (792 students)
Cedar Ridge Elementary held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cedar Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Surry Hi
North Surry High
792 students
- Surry Central
Surry Central High
679 students
- East Surry Hig
East Surry High
576 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
502 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary
473 students
- This school
Cedar Ridge Elementary
348 students
What this shows Cedar Ridge Elementary reports 348 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 North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 3% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.3%
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
$12,301
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Cedar Ridge Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Surry County Schools reports $12,301 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Surry High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Surry Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Surry High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | 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
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Cedar Ridge Elementary?
Cedar Ridge Elementary has 348 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lowgap, NC. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 18% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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?
68.1% of students at Cedar Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Ridge Elementary is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Lowgap, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Ridge Elementary?
Cedar Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Surry County Schools?
Besides Cedar Ridge Elementary, Surry County Schools also operates North Surry High (792 students), Surry Central High (679 students), and East Surry High (576 students). See the Surry County Schools district page for the complete list.