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#938 of 1,815 schools in CO
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
Elementary School · Pueblo County School District 70 · Pueblo West, CO
A Pueblo County School District 70 elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1266 WEST ORO GRANDE DRIVE, Pueblo West, CO 81007
- Math 47% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cedar Ridge Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,419
Median home value
$371,600
Median rent
$1,319/mo
College educated
31.3%
Homeownership
86.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Desert Sage Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| Pueblo West Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Swallows Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–8 | 3.4 mi | 675 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pueblo County School District 70
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #7 of 26
- District spending per student
- $11,559NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedar Ridge Elementary School is listed in Pueblo County School District 70; 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 Pueblo West, CO, part of Pueblo County School District 70, serving approximately 473 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #938 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% 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 Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Elementary School is 18.9:1. 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 CO?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks #938 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Cedar Ridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% 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?
44.0% 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 473
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Pueblo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (719) 547-8268
- Area population (ZIP 81007)
- 34,992
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 81007; 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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