- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Cedar Ridge Intermediate held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 290576003235 · Branson, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 14.3:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Branson High (1,469 students)
Cedar Ridge Intermediate held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.2 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Cedar Ridge Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Branson High
Branson High
1,469 students
- Branson Jr. Hi
Branson Jr. High
694 students
- Buchanan Eleme 578
Buchanan Elementary
578 students
- Cedar Ridge El 517
Cedar Ridge Elementary
517 students
- This school 515
Cedar Ridge Intermediate
515 students
- Buchanan Inter 465
Buchanan Intermediate
465 students
What this shows Cedar Ridge Intermediate reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Ridge Intermediate compares
Cedar Ridge Intermediate held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,279
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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.
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
District finance for Branson R-Iv reports $11,279 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~515 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.