Cedar South School

south.ironk12.org/

545 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cedar South Elementary School, located in Cedar City, Utah, is a dedicated educational institution within the Iron County School District. Serving a primary-grade student population, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive community environment. The campus emphasizes the importance of early childhood development, aiming to prepare students for future success through a curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with personal growth and social development.

The school is deeply integrated into the Cedar City community and places a high value on home-school communication and parental involvement. Through its official website, the school provides families with resources, calendars, and updates to ensure that parents are actively engaged in their children’s learning journey. With a commitment to the mission of the Iron County School District, Cedar South Elementary strives to create an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere where students feel safe to explore their interests and reach their academic potential.

545

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cedar South School
Demographic	Student Count
White	449
Hispanic	41
Black	7
Asian	11
Two or More	10
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	10

White
449 (82.4%)
Hispanic
41 (7.5%)
American Indian
17 (3.1%)
Asian
11 (2.0%)
Two or More
10 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
10 (1.8%)
Black
7 (1.3%)

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:	Iron District
Phone:	(435)586-2850
Website:	http://south.ironk12.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	545
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 82

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 100