How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cedar Springs Public Schools | Garden City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cedar Springs, Michigan | Garden City, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 3,202 | 3,228 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.1:1 | 14.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cedar Springs Public Schools | Garden City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,092 | $20,375 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.5% | 9.5% |
| State Revenue | 62.0% | 56.4% |
| Local Revenue | 28.5% | 34.1% |
Cedar Springs Public Schools
Federal State Local
Garden City Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cedar Springs Public Schools | Garden City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86.7% | 70.2% |
| African American | 0.5% | 16.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.4% | 6.8% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 31.3% | 47.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cedar Springs Public Schools | Garden City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 19 | 11 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 381:1 | 276.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.4% | 43.8% |
School Types
Cedar Springs Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Garden City Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.