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#918 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 46% in state
Cedar Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · St. Francis Area Schools · Cedar, MN
A St. Francis Area Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
21108 NE POLK ST, Cedar, MN 55011
- Math 51% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cedar Creek Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 53% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cedar Creek Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low142/100K
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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
$126,957
Median home value
$380,000
Median rent
$1,932/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
94.8%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bethel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Star of the North Academy Charter SCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | K–8 | 2.5 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Crossroads SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 11 | Compare → |
| Restore ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 6 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
St. Francis Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,644NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedar Creek Elementary School is listed in St. Francis Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedar Creek Elementary School
Cedar Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cedar, MN, part of St. Francis Area Schools, serving approximately 663 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #918 of 1,992 schools in MN.
State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedar Creek Elementary School
What grades does Cedar Creek Elementary School serve?
Cedar Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cedar Creek Elementary School?
Cedar Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 663 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Creek Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedar Creek Elementary School rank in MN?
Cedar Creek Elementary School ranks #918 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Cedar Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Creek Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cedar Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cedar Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedar Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cedar Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar Creek Elementary School?
37.4% of students at Cedar Creek 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
- 663
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Anoka County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (763) 213-8781
- Area population (ZIP 55011)
- 11,025
- Area average commute
- 37 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 55011; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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