Very Good
#340 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 17% in state
Cedar Ridge Elementary
Elementary School · Eden Prairie Public School District · Eden Prairie, MN
An Eden Prairie Public School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8905 BRAXTON DR, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
- Math 63% proficient (2022)
- Reading 66% proficient (2022)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cedar Ridge Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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
29.6%
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. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,356/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eden Prairie), 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
$152,850
Median home value
$493,200
Median rent
$2,020/mo
College educated
67.1%
Homeownership
92%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55347; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Prairie Online ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood Special Ed.Enrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK | 1.6 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Eagle Heights Spanish ImmersionEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 734 | Compare → |
| Oak Point ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 632 | 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.
Eden Prairie Public School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #5 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,485NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedar Ridge Elementary is listed in EDEN PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedar Ridge Elementary
Cedar Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Eden Prairie, MN, part of Eden Prairie Public School District, serving approximately 490 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #340 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 490 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Elementary is 10.9:1. 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 rank in MN?
Cedar Ridge Elementary ranks #340 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Cedar Ridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Ridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
29.6% 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
- 490
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (952) 975-7800
- Area population (ZIP 55347)
- 30,467
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 55347; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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