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#953 of 1,815 schools in CO
Cedaredge Elementary School
Elementary School · Delta County Joint District No. 50 · Cedaredge, CO
A Delta County Joint District No. 50 elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
380 N GRAND MESA DRIVE, Cedaredge, CO 81413
- Math 43% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cedaredge Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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
67%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cedaredge 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated897/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cedaredge), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,458
Median home value
$329,300
Median rent
$1,148/mo
College educated
33.9%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81413; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Delta County Joint District No. 50
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garnet Mesa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | Not available | 496 | Compare → |
| North Fork Montessori @ CrawfordEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–6 | Not available | 107 | Compare → |
| North Fork School of Integrated StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 119 | Compare → |
| Paonia K-8Enrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–8 | Not available | 252 | 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.
Delta County Joint District No. 50
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #8 of 16
- District spending per student
- $13,843NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedaredge Elementary School is listed in Delta County Joint District No. 50; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedaredge Elementary School
Cedaredge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cedaredge, CO, part of Delta County Joint District No. 50, serving approximately 361 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #953 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedaredge Elementary School
What grades does Cedaredge Elementary School serve?
Cedaredge Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cedaredge Elementary School?
Cedaredge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedaredge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedaredge Elementary School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedaredge Elementary School rank in CO?
Cedaredge Elementary School ranks #953 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Cedaredge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedaredge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Cedaredge Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedaredge Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cedaredge Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cedaredge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedaredge Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cedaredge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedaredge Elementary School?
67.0% of students at Cedaredge 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
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Delta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.9%
- Phone
- (970) 856-3885
- Area population (ZIP 81413)
- 5,543
- Area average commute
- 36.2 min
- Area median age
- 51.3
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 81413; 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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