Enrollment
458
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pueblo West, CO
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080615001854
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Ridge Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Pueblo West · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Ridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Pueblo West, CO.
School address
District: Pueblo County School District 70 · Colorado
NCES ID 080615001854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedar Ridge Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedar Ridge Elementary School
Cedar Ridge Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Pueblo West, Colorado, enrolling 458 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 458 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 378 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #266.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pueblo County School District 70 spends $10,558 per pupil, 35% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pueblo County School District 70 also operates Pueblo West High School (1,540 students) and Pueblo County High School (1,148 students) alongside Cedar Ridge 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 Ridge Elementary School compares
Cedar Ridge Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Colorado - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$10,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 59.2%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Cedar Ridge Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pueblo County School District 70, which includes Cedar Ridge Elementary School.
$10,558
Per student
-35%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 53.2%
Federal 15.1%
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 Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pueblo County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swallows Charter Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sky View Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Winds Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~458 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cedar Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pueblo West, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Elementary School is 19.9:1, which is 20% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
26.7% of students at Cedar Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Ridge Elementary School is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Pueblo West, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Ridge Elementary School rank among schools in Pueblo West?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Pueblo West, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pueblo West on the city page.
Is Cedar Ridge Elementary School a good school?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools. 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 Pueblo County School District 70?
Besides Cedar Ridge Elementary School, Pueblo County School District 70 also operates Pueblo West High School (1,540 students), Pueblo County High School (1,148 students), and Swallows Charter Academy (677 students). See the Pueblo County School District 70 district page for the complete list.
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