Enrollment
489
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cedar Springs, MI
Cedar Springs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Springs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260852004399
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Springs Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Cedar Springs · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Springs Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Springs Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Cedar Springs, MI.
School address
District: Cedar Springs Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260852004399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedar Springs Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedar Springs Middle School
Cedar Springs Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Cedar Springs, Michigan, enrolling 489 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 489 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 700 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #566, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 489 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Cedar Springs Public Schools also operates Cedar Springs High School (952 students) and Red Hawk Intermediate (657 students) alongside Cedar Springs Middle 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 Springs Middle School compares
Cedar Springs Middle 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Michigan - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$12,635
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cedar Springs Public Schools, which includes Cedar Springs Middle School.
$12,635
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 62.0%
Federal 9.5%
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 Springs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Hawk Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beach 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 Cedar Springs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 54.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle 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 (~489 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cedar Springs Middle School
How many students attend Cedar Springs Middle School?
Cedar Springs Middle School has 489 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cedar Springs, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Springs Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Springs Middle School?
43.4% of students at Cedar Springs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Springs Middle School?
Cedar Springs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedar Springs Middle School rank among public schools in Cedar Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Springs Middle School ranks #8 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.
Is Cedar Springs Middle School a good school?
Cedar Springs Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Cedar Springs Public Schools?
Besides Cedar Springs Middle School, Cedar Springs Public Schools also operates Cedar Springs High School (952 students), Red Hawk Intermediate (657 students), and Cedar View Elementary School (466 students). See the Cedar Springs Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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