Cedar East School

Summary:

Cedar East School is a public elementary school located in Cedar City, Utah, serving 551 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Iron District, which is ranked 31 out of 98 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cedar East School has a diverse student population, with 66.42% White, 26.32% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other racial groups. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics generally below the state and district averages, but more consistent in Science. However, the school stands out in its support for economically disadvantaged students, ranking in the top 27-29 out of 162 Utah elementary schools serving this subgroup. Compared to nearby schools in the Iron District, such as Parowan School, Enoch School, and Three Peaks School, Cedar East School's performance is generally on par or slightly below, but it lags behind the higher-performing Fiddlers Canyon School and Cedar North School.

Over the past 10 years, Cedar East School's statewide ranking has declined from the 218th position in 2018-2019 to the 376th position in 2020-2021, before rebounding slightly to the 282nd position in 2023-2024. This trend suggests the school may be facing challenges in maintaining or improving its academic performance compared to other Utah elementary schools. Despite these challenges, Cedar East School's diverse student population and effective support for low-socioeconomic status students are notable strengths.


Detail:

Public K-5

 255 E College Ave
       Cedar City, UT  84720


(435) 586-2840

District: Iron District

SchoolDigger Rank:
282nd of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,145 Help


Students who attend Cedar East School usually attend:

Middle:    Cedar Middle
High:    Cedar City High

Student/teacher ratio:  20.3 Help
Number of students:  551

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.4%
Hispanic:
26.3%
American Indian:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cedar East School ranks worse than 50.3% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 7th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Iron District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.4%), Hispanic (26.3%), American Indian (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedar East School is 20.3, which is the 3rd best among 8 elementary schools in the Iron District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedar East School is $8,145, which is the 3rd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Iron District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cedar East School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar East School 282nd of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Cedar East School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
White students:


Iron District:

SchoolDigger ranks Iron District 31st of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cedar East School

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Rank History for all students at Cedar East School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 61.74 202nd 498 59.4%
2009 61.86 202nd 509 60.3%
2010 74.90 105th 518 79.7%
2011 75.05 117th 563 79.2%
2012 71.38 156th 579 73.1%
2013 53.84 321st 576 44.3%
2014 44.11 307th 509 39.7%
2015 49.73 280th 537 47.9%
2016 38.48 349th 533 34.5%
2017 39.18 345th 526 34.4%
2018 29.97 387th 528 26.7%
2019 60.54 218th 572 61.9%
2021 35.33 376th 559 32.7%
2022 47.92 296th 551 46.3%
2023 43.54 320th 561 43.0%
2024 51.20 282nd 561 49.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cedar East School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 69.65 23rd 111 79.3%
2023 66.52 29th 132 78.0%
2024 75.76 27th 162 83.3%
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Rank History for White students at Cedar East School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 38.50 277th 435 36.3%
2023 40.72 256th 428 40.2%
2024 51.86 215th 429 49.9%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Cedar East School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 496 0 1 3 11 n/a n/a 0 511
1989 468 0 3 4 18 n/a n/a 0 493
1990 427 0 0 2 20 n/a n/a 0 449
1991 399 1 3 5 23 n/a n/a 0 431
1992 389 2 2 2 23 n/a n/a 0 418
1993 426 0 4 10 21 n/a n/a 0 461
1994 463 0 0 8 22 n/a n/a 0 493
1995 445 7 4 13 27 n/a n/a 0 496
1996 445 7 4 13 27 n/a n/a 0 496
1997 406 6 2 13 23 n/a n/a 0 450
1998 333 3 1 13 22 n/a n/a 0 372
1999 400 5 5 15 25 n/a n/a 0 450
2000 409 4 3 27 26 n/a n/a 0 469
2001 382 4 6 33 30 n/a n/a 0 455
2002 383 6 6 50 29 n/a n/a 0 474
2003 383 6 6 50 29 n/a n/a 0 474
2004 385 6 9 54 31 n/a n/a 0 485
2005 414 4 5 62 43 n/a n/a 0 528
2006 452 4 10 56 50 n/a n/a 0 572
2007 409 4 12 70 50 n/a n/a 0 545
2008 482 6 10 86 49 n/a n/a 0 633
2009 389 7 13 80 50 n/a n/a 0 539
2010 307 2 7 69 27 n/a n/a 90 502
2011 431 0 3 90 41 6 17 0 588
2012 408 1 4 86 46 8 18 0 571
2013 413 4 2 93 40 6 21 0 579
2014 402 2 3 99 37 8 15 0 566
2015 406 6 4 112 33 4 20 0 585
2016 433 3 3 100 26 4 16 0 585
2017 440 2 2 96 25 6 18 0 589
2018 381 3 1 99 20 7 19 0 530
2019 383 3 3 109 14 3 25 0 540
2020 362 2 5 124 12 5 20 0 530
2021 365 1 3 134 7 4 16 0 530
2022 368 1 3 136 13 6 16 0 543
2023 366 1 2 145 15 7 15 0 551

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cedar East School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 511 18.5 27.6 n/a
1989 493 17.5 28.1 n/a
1990 449 17.5 25.6 17.4
1991 431 17.5 24.6 20.4
1992 418 18.0 23.2 23.4
1993 461 17.8 25.9 24.7
1994 493 20.0 24.6 32.7
1995 496 21.5 23.1 31
1996 496 21.5 23.1 31
1997 450 21.3 21.1 28
1998 372 17.3 21.5 30.4
1999 450 17.5 25.7 45.8
2000 469 20.0 23.5 49.5
2001 455 19.5 23.3 51.9
2002 474 19.0 24.9 49.4
2003 474 19.0 24.9 49.4
2004 485 19.0 25.5 56.7
2005 528 21.5 24.6 53.2
2006 572 25.0 22.9 54.5
2007 545 24.5 22.2 99.4
2008 633 24.3 26.0 48.5
2009 539 11.1 14.9 51.2
2010 502 25.4 19.7 91.3
2011 588 28.8 20.3 70.7
2012 571 24.5 23.2 86
2013 579 25.0 23.1 99.5
2014 566 24.4 23.1 68
2015 585 n/a n/a 64.8
2016 585 n/a n/a 60.2
2017 589 24.4 24.0 68.4
2018 530 n/a n/a 64.7
2019 540 25.3 21.3 60.9
2020 530 26.0 20.3 54.3
2021 530 n/a n/a 54
2022 543 24.5 22.1 51.7
2023 551 27.1 20.3 56.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cedar East School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 511 18.5 27.6 n/a
1989 493 17.5 28.1 n/a
1990 449 17.5 25.6 17.4
1991 431 17.5 24.6 20.4
1992 418 18.0 23.2 23.4
1993 461 17.8 25.9 24.7
1994 493 20.0 24.6 32.7
1995 496 21.5 23.1 31
1996 496 21.5 23.1 31
1997 450 21.3 21.1 28
1998 372 17.3 21.5 30.4
1999 450 17.5 25.7 45.8
2000 469 20.0 23.5 49.5
2001 455 19.5 23.3 51.9
2002 474 19.0 24.9 49.4
2003 474 19.0 24.9 49.4
2004 485 19.0 25.5 56.7
2005 528 21.5 24.6 53.2
2006 572 25.0 22.9 54.5
2007 545 24.5 22.2 99.4
2008 633 24.3 26.0 48.5
2009 539 11.1 14.9 51.2
2010 502 25.4 19.7 91.3
2011 588 28.8 20.3 70.7
2012 571 24.5 23.2 86
2013 579 25.0 23.1 99.5
2014 566 24.4 23.1 68
2015 585 n/a n/a 64.8
2016 585 n/a n/a 60.2
2017 589 24.4 24.0 68.4
2018 530 n/a n/a 64.7
2019 540 25.3 21.3 60.9
2020 530 26.0 20.3 54.3
2021 530 n/a n/a 54
2022 543 24.5 22.1 51.7
2023 551 27.1 20.3 56.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cedar East School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,057 (13.0%) $7,088 (87.0%) $8,145

Data source: Utah Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cedar East School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 218th of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 320th of 561 Elementary schools
 18.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cedar East School)37.246.3
 9.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iron District)43.747.6
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)46.846.2
 0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cedar East School)54.754.3
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iron District)45.947.6
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar East School)52.550.6
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iron District)52.647.3
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.344.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cedar East School)65.849.4
 16.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iron District)61.454.4
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (Cedar East School)45.650.6
 5%
   4th Grade Science (Iron District)59.449.9
 9.5%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar East School)51.331.2
 20.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iron District)46.448.1
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.949
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cedar East School)55.326.1
 29.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iron District)53.144.9
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (Cedar East School)63.244.8
 18.4%
   5th Grade Science (Iron District)57.952.1
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (Utah)51.951.2
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students540551
 2%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian1415
 7.1%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic109145
 33%
Pacific Islander37
 133.3%
White383366
 4.4%
Two or More Races2515
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.9%56.1%
 4.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar East School

In the 2022-23 school year, 551 students attended Cedar East School.

Students at Cedar East School are 66% White, 26% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Cedar East School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cedar Middle
High : Cedar City High

Cedar East School ranks 282nd of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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