Cedar North School

Summary:

Cedar North School is an elementary school located in Cedar City, Utah, serving 636 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 North School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (17.77%) and Native American (1.89%) students. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40.78% to 47.64% over the past three school years, which is higher than some of the nearby schools like Enoch School (39.63%) and Cedar South School (28.32%). However, the school's academic performance, as measured by RISE test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across various grade levels and subject areas.

Interestingly, when looking at the performance of low socioeconomic status (SES) students at Cedar North School, the school ranks relatively high compared to other Utah elementary schools, suggesting that it is effectively serving this student population. Compared to nearby schools, Cedar North School's performance is mixed, with some areas of strength, such as 4th-grade science proficiency, and areas for improvement, such as English Language Arts. The school's spending per student ($8,012 in 2018-2019) is slightly higher than the state average but lower than some of the nearby schools, like Parowan School ($8,990) and Fiddlers Canyon School ($7,865).


Detail:

Public K-5

 550 W 200 N
       Cedar City, UT  84720


(435) 586-2845

District: Iron District

SchoolDigger Rank:
339th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,012 Help


Students who attend Cedar North School usually attend:

Middle:    Cedar Middle
High:    Cedar City High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.5 Help
Number of students:  636

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.6%
Hispanic:
17.8%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.6% Help


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Compare Details Cedar North School ranks worse than 60.4% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks last 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 42.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.6%), Hispanic (17.8%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cedar North School is 21.5. 4 elementary schools in the Iron District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cedar North School is $8,012, which is the 4th highest among 8 elementary schools in the Iron District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cedar North School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar North School 339th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Cedar North School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Iron District:

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

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Rank History for Cedar North School

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Rank History for all students at Cedar North School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 57.69 236th 498 52.6%
2009 68.87 163rd 509 68.0%
2010 33.96 395th 518 23.7%
2011 80.61 59th 563 89.5%
2012 83.90 29th 579 95.0%
2013 87.87 5th 576 99.1%
2014 36.40 352nd 509 30.8%
2015 30.32 401st 537 25.3%
2016 18.73 455th 533 14.6%
2017 40.67 337th 526 35.9%
2018 61.04 210th 528 60.2%
2019 67.49 175th 572 69.4%
2021 55.59 251st 559 55.1%
2022 62.69 201st 551 63.5%
2023 45.39 309th 561 44.9%
2024 42.43 339th 561 39.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cedar North School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.58 39th 132 70.5%
2024 60.60 58th 162 64.2%
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Rank History for White students at Cedar North School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 60.60 160th 435 63.2%
2023 37.38 280th 428 34.6%
2024 35.61 309th 429 28.0%
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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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Open Quote My kids have loved going to school at North. The staff are amazing and I have been very happy with their level of education! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cedar North School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 490 1 2 0 22 n/a n/a 0 515
1989 463 0 4 5 12 n/a n/a 0 484
1990 459 0 3 3 17 n/a n/a 0 482
1991 447 0 4 5 11 n/a n/a 0 467
1992 419 0 4 2 8 n/a n/a 0 433
1993 419 0 6 5 14 n/a n/a 0 444
1994 486 3 7 6 25 n/a n/a 0 527
1995 480 0 9 20 22 n/a n/a 0 531
1996 480 0 9 20 22 n/a n/a 0 531
1997 504 4 12 25 17 n/a n/a 0 562
1998 425 2 4 24 22 n/a n/a 0 477
1999 418 0 2 23 16 n/a n/a 0 459
2000 390 1 2 43 23 n/a n/a 0 459
2001 415 2 1 40 20 n/a n/a 0 478
2002 363 3 6 33 21 n/a n/a 0 426
2003 363 3 6 33 21 n/a n/a 0 426
2004 357 2 4 32 19 n/a n/a 0 414
2005 426 5 5 49 19 n/a n/a 0 504
2006 479 6 6 54 21 n/a n/a 0 566
2007 354 5 3 57 14 n/a n/a 0 433
2008 348 10 7 72 30 n/a n/a 2 469
2009 300 6 3 42 16 n/a n/a 1 368
2010 235 6 1 30 19 n/a n/a 59 350
2011 247 3 1 51 17 0 11 0 330
2012 221 4 1 43 15 0 12 0 296
2013 272 2 5 51 17 1 8 0 356
2014 290 3 4 60 15 2 14 0 388
2015 283 3 5 54 12 2 12 0 371
2016 277 4 5 69 7 3 18 0 383
2017 389 5 5 70 4 3 23 0 499
2018 445 4 6 75 3 5 24 0 562
2019 421 6 5 67 4 6 22 0 531
2020 411 4 4 73 9 5 26 0 532
2021 397 5 3 82 12 3 21 0 523
2022 400 8 5 92 12 3 17 0 537
2023 462 15 8 113 12 2 24 0 636

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 North School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 515 20.5 25.1 n/a
1989 484 19.5 24.8 n/a
1990 482 18.5 26.0 28.2
1991 467 19.5 23.9 24.8
1992 433 19.0 22.7 31.9
1993 444 18.5 24.0 29.5
1994 527 19.0 27.7 38
1995 531 22.0 24.1 52.9
1996 531 22.0 24.1 52.9
1997 562 25.0 22.5 35.9
1998 477 21.7 22.0 38.6
1999 459 21.6 21.3 50.1
2000 459 23.0 20.0 47.9
2001 478 21.0 22.8 45.8
2002 426 20.3 21.0 50.9
2003 426 20.3 21.0 50.9
2004 414 19.8 20.9 53.4
2005 504 24.0 21.0 45.6
2006 566 27.0 21.0 47.3
2007 433 23.0 18.8 99.3
2008 469 20.8 22.5 53.7
2009 368 12.2 13.7 50.4
2010 350 18.6 18.7 98.6
2011 330 19.1 17.2 73
2012 296 17.3 17.0 80.1
2013 356 17.0 20.9 99.2
2014 388 19.5 19.8 59.3
2015 371 n/a n/a 59.6
2016 383 n/a n/a 58.5
2017 499 19.5 25.5 55.1
2018 562 n/a n/a 51.8
2019 531 23.8 22.2 49.7
2020 532 23.9 22.2 48.1
2021 523 n/a n/a 42.6
2022 537 25.5 21.0 40.8
2023 636 29.5 21.5 47.6

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 North School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 515 20.5 25.1 n/a
1989 484 19.5 24.8 n/a
1990 482 18.5 26.0 28.2
1991 467 19.5 23.9 24.8
1992 433 19.0 22.7 31.9
1993 444 18.5 24.0 29.5
1994 527 19.0 27.7 38
1995 531 22.0 24.1 52.9
1996 531 22.0 24.1 52.9
1997 562 25.0 22.5 35.9
1998 477 21.7 22.0 38.6
1999 459 21.6 21.3 50.1
2000 459 23.0 20.0 47.9
2001 478 21.0 22.8 45.8
2002 426 20.3 21.0 50.9
2003 426 20.3 21.0 50.9
2004 414 19.8 20.9 53.4
2005 504 24.0 21.0 45.6
2006 566 27.0 21.0 47.3
2007 433 23.0 18.8 99.3
2008 469 20.8 22.5 53.7
2009 368 12.2 13.7 50.4
2010 350 18.6 18.7 98.6
2011 330 19.1 17.2 73
2012 296 17.3 17.0 80.1
2013 356 17.0 20.9 99.2
2014 388 19.5 19.8 59.3
2015 371 n/a n/a 59.6
2016 383 n/a n/a 58.5
2017 499 19.5 25.5 55.1
2018 562 n/a n/a 51.8
2019 531 23.8 22.2 49.7
2020 532 23.9 22.2 48.1
2021 523 n/a n/a 42.6
2022 537 25.5 21.0 40.8
2023 636 29.5 21.5 47.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cedar North School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $933 (11.6%) $7,079 (88.4%) $8,012

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cedar North School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 175th of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 309th of 561 Elementary schools
 24.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cedar North School)51.540.4
 11.1%
   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 North School)39.242.4
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iron District)45.947.6
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cedar North School)59.340.9
 18.4%
   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 North School)65.450
 15.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iron District)61.454.4
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (Cedar North School)67.941.3
 26.6%
   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 North School)45.552.9
 7.4%
   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 North School)59.448.6
 10.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iron District)53.144.9
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)4945.3
 3.7%
5th Grade Science (Cedar North School)65.649
 16.6%
   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 Students531636
 19.8%
African American615
 150%
American Indian412
 200%
Asian58
 60%
Hispanic67113
 68.7%
Pacific Islander62
 66.7%
White421462
 9.7%
Two or More Races2224
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.7%47.6%
 2.1%


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Students at Cedar North School are 73% White, 18% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

Cedar North School ranks 339th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Cedar Middle
High : Cedar City High

In the 2022-23 school year, 636 students attended Cedar North School.


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