Very Good
#708 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 31% in state
Cedar Ridge Elementary
Elementary School · Whitfield County · Dalton, GA
A Whitfield County elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
311 Cedar Ridge Rd SE, Dalton, GA 30721
- Math 31% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cedar Ridge Elementary score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cedar Ridge Elementary 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,154/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dalton), 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
$57,749
Median home value
$172,500
Median rent
$898/mo
College educated
11.8%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30721; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 588 | Compare → |
| Christian Heritage SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Dawnville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Antioch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 470 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Whitfield County
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #11 of 22
- District spending per student
- $13,284NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedar Ridge Elementary is listed in Whitfield County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedar Ridge Elementary
Cedar Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Dalton, GA, part of Whitfield County, serving approximately 366 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #708 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedar Ridge Elementary
What grades does Cedar Ridge Elementary serve?
Cedar Ridge Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cedar Ridge Elementary?
Cedar Ridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Elementary is 11.8:1. 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 rank in GA?
Cedar Ridge Elementary ranks #708 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Cedar Ridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Ridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Ridge Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cedar Ridge Elementary a charter school?
No, Cedar Ridge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedar Ridge Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cedar Ridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar Ridge Elementary?
92.3% of students at Cedar Ridge Elementary 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
- 366
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Whitfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (706) 712-8400
- Area population (ZIP 30721)
- 52,477
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. 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 30721; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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