Enrollment
21
Combined
DISTRICT 20 · STATE 205
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED·NCES 290002203073
CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL
901 N OLIVE ST, NEVADA, MO 64772 · (417) 448-1166 · Vernon County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED33-TOWNTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL21 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
5.3:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.2:1 · STATE 7.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
9 students
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 3 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 1 | 5% |
| Grade 3 | 3 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 3 | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 1 | 5% |
| Grade 7 | 1 | 5% |
| Grade 10 | 4 | 19% |
| Grade 11 | 2 | 10% |
| Grade 12 | 3 | 14% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 21 | #27 of 49 |
Ranked against other public K-12 schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
21
+8 (+62%) vs 2020
+75% since 2010-11, when it was 12
Student : Teacher
5.3:1
was 6.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 21 | 4 | 5.3:1 | 43% (9) |
| 2023-24 | 21 | 3 | 7.0:1 | 48% (10) |
| 2022-23 | 22 | 3 | 7.3:1 | 14% (3) |
| 2020-21 | 13 | 2 | 6.5:1 | 62% (8) |
| 2017-18 | 10 | 2 | 5.0:1 | 60% (6) |
| 2015-16 | 12 | 2 | 6.0:1 | 75% (9) |
| 2010-11 | 12 | 2 | 6.0:1 | 75% (9) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 110% (10 to 21); teachers up 100% (2 to 4).
About CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL
CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL is a very small school serving multiple grade levels based in NEVADA, Missouri. Its enrollment is 21 students, spread over kindergarten through 12. Across combined schools in Missouri, the average enrollment is about 205.
CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL falls under MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED, which has 33 schools enrolling 652 students.
White students account for 95% of the school's enrollment. The rest of enrollment is 5% multiracial. Among Vernon County residents, the White share is about 93%.
CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL has 4 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 5.3:1. By comparison, the average for combined schools in Missouri is 7.6:1. A common income measure, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, is 43% at CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL. That rate is below the 55% average among public schools in Vernon County.
The county, Vernon County, is where the school is located. Median household income comes to about $52,230, about 17% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 9% of residents are in poverty. The county has 15 public schools and about 2,938 students.
CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL's nearest public school is NEVADA MIDDLE (less than a tenth of a mile). There are 5 more public schools inside five miles.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Town: Remote.
Reported enrollment: 13 (2020-21) and 21 (2024-25). These figures may describe different sets of grades. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (5.3:1) than in 2020-21 (6.5:1).
This page is set up for the CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Vernon County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
19,687
Census ACS
Median income
$52,230
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
2,938 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
- HELEN M DAVIS SCHOOLCombined · 43 students
- SHADY GROVE SCHOOLCombined · 39 students
- MAPAVILLE SCHOOLCombined · 37 students
- GREENE VALLEY SCHOOLCombined · 35 students
- MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLCombined · 35 students
- AUTUMN HILL SCHOOLCombined · 32 students
Other schools in NEVADA
- NEVADA HIGHHigh · 754 students
- TRUMAN ELEM.Elementary · 512 students
- NEVADA MIDDLEMiddle · 511 students
- BRYAN ELEM.Elementary · 400 students
- BENTON ELEM.Elementary · 173 students
- HEARTLAND R-V SCH.Combined
Other Cedar Ridge schools
2 other US public schools in 2 states are named Cedar Ridge. CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL is the 3rd largest of the 3.
- Cedar Ridge SchoolHYDE PARK, UT · 719 students
- Cedar Ridge SchoolCEDAR HILLS, UT · 682 students
Nearby schools
- NEVADA MIDDLE0.1 mi · 511
- TRUMAN ELEM.0.3 mi · 512
- NEVADA HIGH0.4 mi · 754
- BRYAN ELEM.0.7 mi · 400
- BENTON ELEM.1.2 mi · 173
- NORTHEAST VERNON CO. R-I HIGH8.5 mi · 92
Frequently asked questions
About CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOLHow large is CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL?
CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL enrolls approximately 21 students in grades KG-12.
What age range does CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL serve?
CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL serves students from grade KG through grade 12.
How many teachers does CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL have?
CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL employs 4 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.3:1.
What is the student diversity at CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL?
Student demographics at CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL are roughly 95% White, 5% Two or more.
What district is CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL in?
CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL is part of MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED.
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