- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cedar Springs, MI
Beach Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Beach Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260852008092
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beach Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Cedar Springs · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Beach Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beach Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Cedar Springs, MI.
School address
District: Cedar Springs Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260852008092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Beach Elementary School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 260852008092 · Cedar Springs, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 17.1:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Springs High School (952 students)
Beach Elementary School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Beach Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Springs
Cedar Springs High School
952 students
- Red Hawk Inter
Red Hawk Intermediate
657 students
- Cedar Springs
Cedar Springs Middle School
489 students
- Cedar View Ele
Cedar View Elementary School
466 students
- This school
Beach Elementary School
445 students
- Cedar Trails E
Cedar Trails Elementary School
431 students
What this shows Beach Elementary School reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beach Elementary School compares
Beach Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Michigan - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,092
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, Beach Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Cedar Springs Public Schools reports $14,092 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beach Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Hawk Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Springs Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Trails Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beach Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 54.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beach Elementary School
How many students attend Beach Elementary School?
Beach Elementary School has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cedar Springs, MI. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beach Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beach Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beach Elementary School?
36.1% of students at Beach Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beach Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Beach Elementary School is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Cedar Springs, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beach Elementary School?
Beach Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beach Elementary School rank among public schools in Cedar Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Beach Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Cedar Springs, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cedar Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Cedar Springs Public Schools?
Besides Beach Elementary School, Cedar Springs Public Schools also operates Cedar Springs High School (952 students), Red Hawk Intermediate (657 students), and Cedar Springs Middle School (489 students). See the Cedar Springs Public Schools district page for the complete list.