Cedar River Elementary

22615 Sweeney Rd SE
Maple Valley, WA 98038

593 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cedar River Elementary School is a public school located in Maple Valley, Washington, serving students in the Tahoma School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student well-being, the school fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. The campus is designed to encourage active participation, with staff working closely with families to ensure that each student has the resources necessary to succeed in a diverse and inclusive setting.

The school is well-regarded within the local community for its focus on preparing students for future educational success through a comprehensive curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities. By promoting a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and community engagement, Cedar River Elementary strives to create a foundation where children feel empowered to reach their full potential. Its location in Maple Valley places it in a region characterized by strong parental involvement and a community-centered approach to K-12 education.

593

Total Students

35.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cedar River Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	66
Black	16
Asian	135
Two or More	74
American Indian	2

White
300 (50.6%)
Asian
135 (22.8%)
Two or More
74 (12.5%)
Hispanic
66 (11.1%)
Black
16 (2.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	N/A
District:	Tahoma School District
Phone:	(425)413-5400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 66

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 135

Grade 5 121