CEDAR RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.cedarwolves.org

263 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Newark Elementary School, located at 3549 Cord Rd in Newark, Arkansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Cedar Ridge School District. Operating under the mascot of the "Cedar Wolves," the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the local community. It focuses on providing essential academic instruction while promoting the social and emotional development necessary for students to succeed as they transition into higher grade levels.

As part of the broader Cedar Ridge district, the school utilizes the "Cedar Wolves" identity to instill a sense of community spirit and pride among its students, faculty, and families. Through its official website, the school provides a hub for parents and guardians to stay informed about academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. By prioritizing both core curriculum standards and a welcoming school culture, Newark Elementary aims to lay a strong educational groundwork for the children of Independence County.

263

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CEDAR RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	9
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
245 (93.2%)
Hispanic
9 (3.4%)
Two or More
8 (3.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)201-2577
Website:	http://www.cedarwolves.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	263
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 49