Enrollment
2,713
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Round Rock, TX
Cedar Ridge H S
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Ridge H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483808011097
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Ridge H S earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Round Rock · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Ridge H S has class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Ridge H S ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Round Rock, TX.
School address
District: Round Rock Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483808011097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
166.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedar Ridge H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedar Ridge H S
Cedar Ridge H S is a large high school in Round Rock, Texas, enrolling 2,713 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.4% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,713 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 136 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 301 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Round Rock Isd spends $10,505 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Round Rock Isd also operates Round Rock H S (3,824 students) and Westwood H S (2,858 students) alongside Cedar Ridge H S.
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 H S compares
Cedar Ridge H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 59% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,713 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,713
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Texas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,505
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%
White 32.3%
African American 12.2%
Asian 9.1%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Cedar Ridge H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Round Rock Isd, which includes Cedar Ridge H S.
$10,505
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.3%
State 9.0%
Federal 13.8%
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcneil H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stony Point H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Valley Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Ridge H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,824
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,306
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,713 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cedar Ridge H S
How many students attend Cedar Ridge H S?
Cedar Ridge H S has 2,713 students enrolled. It is a high school in Round Rock, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge H S is 16.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Ridge H S?
25.4% of students at Cedar Ridge H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Ridge H S?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Ridge H S is Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment, in Round Rock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Ridge H S?
Cedar Ridge H S has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedar Ridge H S rank among high schools in Round Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Ridge H S ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Round Rock, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Round Rock on the city page.
Is Cedar Ridge H S a good school?
Cedar Ridge H S earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 Round Rock Isd?
Besides Cedar Ridge H S, Round Rock Isd also operates Round Rock H S (3,824 students), Westwood H S (2,858 students), and Mcneil H S (2,660 students). See the Round Rock Isd district page for the complete list.
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