- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Cedar Ridge Primary grew from 345 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 290576002706 · Branson, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 13.8:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Branson High (1,469 students)
Cedar Ridge Primary grew from 345 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Cedar Ridge Primary 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
- Cedar Ridge In 515
Cedar Ridge Intermediate
515 students
- This school 415
Cedar Ridge Primary
415 students
What this shows Cedar Ridge Primary reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Ridge Primary compares
Cedar Ridge Primary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~415 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), up 36.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.