Enrollment
281
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenville, MI
Cedar Crest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Crest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261716005393
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Crest Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Crest Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Crest Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Greenville, MI.
School address
District: Greenville Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261716005393 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedar Crest Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedar Crest Elementary School
Cedar Crest Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Greenville, Michigan, enrolling 281 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.1:1, Cedar Crest Elementary School is leaner than roughly 93% of Michigan schools and 48% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 281 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 470 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #81.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Greenville's public schools, it stands alongside Isdlocal Center Programs (50 students): Cedar Crest Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (9.1:1 vs 2:1).
Greenville Public Schools also operates Greenville Senior High School (1,044 students) and Greenville Middle School (797 students) alongside Cedar Crest Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cedar Crest Elementary School compares
Cedar Crest Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 48% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 30% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 48% below state mean
Top 7% in Michigan - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$13,056
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Cedar Crest Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenville Public Schools, which includes Cedar Crest Elementary School.
$13,056
Per student
-3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 59.2%
Federal 17.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cedar Crest Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenville Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Heights School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Heights Elem School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Hills Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Crest Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Greenville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~281 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cedar Crest Elementary School
How many students attend Cedar Crest Elementary School?
Cedar Crest Elementary School has 281 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Crest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Crest Elementary School is 9.1:1, which is 48% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 42% lower 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 Cedar Crest Elementary School?
70.5% of students at Cedar Crest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Crest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Crest Elementary School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Greenville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Crest Elementary School?
Cedar Crest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedar Crest Elementary School rank among schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Crest Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Greenville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greenville on the city page.
Is Cedar Crest Elementary School a good school?
Cedar Crest Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Greenville Public Schools?
Besides Cedar Crest Elementary School, Greenville Public Schools also operates Greenville Senior High School (1,044 students), Greenville Middle School (797 students), and Baldwin Heights School (449 students). See the Greenville Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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