Enrollment
515
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Branson, MO
Cedar Ridge Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Ridge Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290576003235
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Ridge Intermediate earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Branson · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Ridge Intermediate has class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Ridge Intermediate ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Branson, MO.
School address
District: Branson R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 290576003235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedar Ridge Intermediate compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedar Ridge Intermediate
Cedar Ridge Intermediate is a mid-sized elementary school in Branson, Missouri, enrolling 515 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 515 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 386 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #210.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 515 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Branson R-Iv also operates Branson High (1,469 students) and Branson Jr. High (694 students) alongside Cedar Ridge Intermediate.
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 Intermediate compares
Cedar Ridge Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▲ 2% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Missouri - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,461
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 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 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 4.1%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Cedar Ridge Intermediate is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Branson R-Iv, which includes Cedar Ridge Intermediate.
$10,461
Per student
-19%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.5%
State 23.7%
Federal 11.7%
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 Intermediate 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buchanan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge Elementary | 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 Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~515 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cedar Ridge Intermediate
How many students attend Cedar Ridge Intermediate?
Cedar Ridge Intermediate has 515 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Branson, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Intermediate is 14.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Ridge Intermediate?
47.2% of students at Cedar Ridge Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Ridge Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Ridge Intermediate is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Branson, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Ridge Intermediate?
Cedar Ridge Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedar Ridge Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Branson?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Ridge Intermediate ranks #3 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.
Is Cedar Ridge Intermediate a good school?
Cedar Ridge Intermediate earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri 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 Branson R-Iv?
Besides Cedar Ridge Intermediate, 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.
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