- Enrollment
- 2,256
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grovetown, GA
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130141003554
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Ridge Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Grovetown · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Ridge Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Grovetown, GA.
School address
District: Columbia County · Georgia
NCES ID 130141003554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Cedar Ridge Elementary School held near 1,099 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.0 → 70.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-51 students YoY 130141003554 · Grovetown, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,060 enr · 14.5:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Grovetown High School (2,256 students)
Cedar Ridge Elementary School held near 1,099 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-51 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.0 → 70.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Cedar Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grovetown High
Grovetown High School
2,256 students
- Greenbrier Hig
Greenbrier High School
1,935 students
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
1,861 students
- Evans High Sch
Evans High School
1,800 students
- Harlem High Sc
Harlem High School
1,318 students
- This school
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
1,060 students
What this shows Cedar Ridge Elementary School reports 1,060 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Ridge Elementary School compares
Cedar Ridge Elementary School 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 47% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,060 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,060
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Georgia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,853
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.1%
African American 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 35.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Cedar Ridge Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia County reports $11,853 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedar Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grovetown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evans High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlem High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,935
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Grovetown
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Baker Place Elementary
Standard public school
958 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Grovetown Elementary School
Standard public school
908 students 14:1 students per teacher
Euchee Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
705 students 15:1 students per teacher
Brookwood Elementary School
Standard public school
559 students 11.2:1 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 (~1,060 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School has 1,060 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grovetown, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,150 (2022-23) → 1,099 (2023-24), nearly flat (-51).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 1% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
32.0% of students at Cedar Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Ridge Elementary School is White at 35.1% of enrollment, in Grovetown, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Ridge Elementary School rank among schools in Grovetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Grovetown, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grovetown on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia County?
Besides Cedar Ridge Elementary School, Columbia County also operates Grovetown High School (2,256 students), Greenbrier High School (1,935 students), and Lakeside High School (1,861 students). See the Columbia County district page for the complete list.