Very Good
#660 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 30% in state
Based on limited data
Cedar Ridge Primary
Elementary School · Branson R-iv · Branson, MO
A Branson R-iv elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
402 CEDAR RIDGE DR, Branson, MO 65616
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MO statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cedar Ridge Primary 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,501/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Branson), 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
$60,253
Median home value
$243,000
Median rent
$975/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65616; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri Lakes Special Serv Co-opEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Trinity Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Buchanan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–3 | 3.0 mi | 606 | Compare → |
| School of the OzarksPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 278 | 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.
Branson R-iv
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,279NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedar Ridge Primary is listed in BRANSON R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedar Ridge Primary
Cedar Ridge Primary is a public elementary school in Branson, MO, part of Branson R-iv, serving approximately 381 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #660 of 2,221 schools in MO. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedar Ridge Primary
What grades does Cedar Ridge Primary serve?
Cedar Ridge Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Cedar Ridge Primary?
Cedar Ridge Primary has an enrollment of approximately 381 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge Primary is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedar Ridge Primary rank in MO?
Cedar Ridge Primary ranks #660 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Cedar Ridge Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Ridge Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Cedar Ridge Primary a charter school?
No, Cedar Ridge Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedar Ridge Primary a Title I school?
No, Cedar Ridge Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cedar Ridge Primary?
76.1% of students at Cedar Ridge Primary 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 381
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Taney County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (417) 336-1887
- Area population (ZIP 65616)
- 28,295
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 65616; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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