Serving 600 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cedar River Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedar River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cedar River Elementary School's student population of 600 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Cedar River Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar River Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#66 out of 2113 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)78%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
9%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
4%
5%
White
53%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar River Elementary School's ranking?
Cedar River Elementary School is ranked #66 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Cedar River Elementary School often compared to?
Cedar River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glacier Park Elementary School, Lake Wilderness Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Cedar River Elementary School?
600 students attend Cedar River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Cedar River Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar River Elementary School?
Cedar River Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cedar River Elementary School offer ?
Cedar River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar River Elementary School part of?
Cedar River Elementary School is part of Tahoma School District.
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