Enrollment
415
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Branson, MO
Cedar Ridge Primary
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Ridge Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290576002706
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Ridge Primary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Branson · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Ridge Primary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Ridge Primary ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Branson, MO.
School address
District: Branson R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 290576002706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedar Ridge Primary compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedar Ridge Primary
Cedar Ridge Primary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Branson, Missouri, enrolling 415 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 415 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 373 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #330, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1383 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Branson R-Iv also operates Branson High (1,469 students) and Branson Jr. High (694 students) alongside Cedar Ridge Primary.
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 Primary compares
Cedar Ridge Primary on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▲ 13% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 67% in Missouri - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Cedar Ridge Primary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Branson R-Iv, which includes Cedar Ridge Primary.
$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 Primary 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buchanan Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Ridge Primary'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
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other 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 (~415 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cedar Ridge Primary
How many students attend Cedar Ridge Primary?
Cedar Ridge Primary has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in Branson, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Primary is 13.8:1, which is 8% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Ridge Primary?
52.2% of students at Cedar Ridge Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Ridge Primary?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Ridge Primary is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Branson, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Ridge Primary?
Cedar Ridge Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Primary rank among public schools in Branson?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Ridge Primary ranks #6 of 7 public 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 public schools in Branson on the city page.
Is Cedar Ridge Primary a good school?
Cedar Ridge Primary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 Primary, 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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