CEDAR RIDGE EL

cedarridge.wacoisd.org/cms/One.aspx

446 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cedar Ridge Elementary, located on Meridian Avenue in Waco, Texas, is a neighborhood school serving the Waco Independent School District. The school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged students, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. As a public institution, it operates under the district’s mission to prepare students for academic success while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for the diverse community it serves in the Waco area.

The school is deeply integrated into the Waco ISD framework, which often prioritizes personalized learning and the use of technology to enhance student engagement. By maintaining a focus on both social-emotional development and traditional academic achievement, Cedar Ridge Elementary aims to build a strong educational path for its students as they progress toward middle and high school. The school encourages family and community involvement, serving as a hub for local families to participate in their children's educational journey through various school-sponsored programs and initiatives.

446

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CEDAR RIDGE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	262
Black	129
Two or More	18

Hispanic
262 (58.7%)
Black
129 (28.9%)
White
37 (8.3%)
Two or More
18 (4.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	WACO ISD
Phone:	(254)756-1241
Website:	http://cedarridge.wacoisd.org/cms/One.aspx
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	419
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 51

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CEDAR RIDGE EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	51
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CEDAR RIDGE EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	199	44.6%
Male	247	55.4%

LA VEGA ISD

444 Students

4400 HARRISON
WACO, TX 76705 (5.6 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - K