CEDARS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

Charter School 408 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Cedars International Academy is a tuition-free public charter school located in North Austin, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is known for its commitment to the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, which emphasizes a globally-minded curriculum, critical thinking, and inquiry-based learning. By integrating the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), the academy aims to foster an environment where students are encouraged to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners.

The school’s mission centers on personalized instruction and character development, catering to a diverse student body. Its location along the I-35 corridor provides accessibility for families across the Austin area who are seeking an alternative to traditional district schools. With a focus on small class sizes and a supportive community atmosphere, Cedars International Academy prioritizes both academic rigor and the holistic development of its students, preparing them for the challenges of high school and beyond.

408

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CEDARS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	345
Black	26
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

Hispanic
345 (84.6%)
Black
26 (6.4%)
White
24 (5.9%)
Two or More
11 (2.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	CEDARS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
Phone:	(512)419-1551
Website:	http://cedars-academy.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	408
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	357
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 30

Grade 8 27

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CEDARS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	34
Grade 6	47
Grade 7	30
Grade 8	27

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CEDARS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	199	48.8%
Male	209	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)