Cedar Ridge Primary in Branson, MO

At a glance

Reported students

415

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

36.05

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–KG

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Missouri elementary enrollment

72nd percentile

Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

517

Cedar Ridge Primary: 415 reported students.

State peer staffing position

37th percentile

11.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 178
Teachers (FTE): 31.33
Student–teacher ratio: 5.7:1

What the reported data says about Cedar Ridge Primary

Cedar Ridge Primary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–KG in Branson. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Branson R-IV. NCES reports 415 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, close to the Missouri median of 12.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.2%). English learners represent 16.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Cedar Ridge Primary

1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 16.3%
Students with disabilities: 15.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 73.3%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.3
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0.6

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White61.4%
Hispanic27.2%
Black4.6%
Asian1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial4.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Cedar Ridge Elementary

Elementary · Grades 01–03

517 reported students

Buchanan Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–03

578 reported students

Buchanan Intermediate

Middle · Grades 04–06

465 reported students

Cedar Ridge Intermediate

Middle · Grades 04–06

515 reported students

Branson Jr. High

Middle · Grades 07–08

694 reported students

Branson High

High · Grades 09–12

1,469 reported students

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Public schools near Cedar Ridge Primary

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Cedar Ridge Elementary Elementary · Branson R-IV	01–03	517	0.1 mi
Buchanan Elementary Elementary · Branson R-IV	KG–03	578	3 mi
Hollister Early Childhood Ctr Elementary · Hollister R-V	PK–01	213	4 mi
Hollister Elem. Elementary · Hollister R-V	02–05	367	4.1 mi
Kirbyville Elem. Elementary · Kirbyville R-VI	KG–03	110	5.2 mi
Forsyth Elem. Elementary · Forsyth R-III	PK–04	470	7.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Cedar Ridge Primary

What grades does Cedar Ridge Primary serve?

Cedar Ridge Primary reports grades PK–KG in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Branson R-IV.

How many students attend Cedar Ridge Primary?

Cedar Ridge Primary reported 415 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 178 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Primary?

The calculated ratio is 11.5:1, based on 415 students and 36.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 12.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Cedar Ridge Primary a public, charter, or magnet school?

Cedar Ridge Primary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Branson R-IV attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Cedar Ridge Primary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

73.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Cedar Ridge Primary in?

Cedar Ridge Primary is part of Branson R-IV, based in Branson, MO, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Cedar Ridge Primary?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cedar Ridge Elementary (0.1 mi), Buchanan Elementary (3 mi), Hollister Early Childhood Ctr (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.