Very Good
#216 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 21% in state
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
Elementary School · Cedar Ridge School District · Newark, AR
An elementary school in Newark, AR where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3549 CORD RD, Newark, AR 72562
- Math 38% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cedar Ridge Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Cedar Ridge Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated853/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,750
Median home value
$102,400
Median rent
$578/mo
College educated
7.8%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72562; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 4.3 mi | 266 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cedar Ridge School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,231NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedar Ridge Elementary School is listed in CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedar Ridge Elementary School
Cedar Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Newark, AR, part of Cedar Ridge School District, serving approximately 279 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #216 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedar Ridge Elementary School
What grades does Cedar Ridge Elementary School serve?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedar Ridge Elementary School rank in AR?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks #216 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Cedar Ridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Ridge Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cedar Ridge Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cedar Ridge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedar Ridge Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cedar Ridge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
98.9% of students at Cedar Ridge Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 279
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Independence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (870) 799-8691
- Area population (ZIP 72562)
- 2,626
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72562; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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