- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Springs, MI
Cedar Trails Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Trails Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260852000898
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Trails Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Cedar Springs · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Trails Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Trails Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Cedar Springs, MI.
School address
District: Cedar Springs Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260852000898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Cedar Trails Elementary School held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 260852000898 · Cedar Springs, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 11.1:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Springs High School (952 students)
Cedar Trails Elementary School held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Cedar Trails 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
- Beach Elementa
Beach Elementary School
445 students
- This school
Cedar Trails Elementary School
431 students
What this shows Cedar Trails Elementary School reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Trails Elementary School compares
Cedar Trails 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 37% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 23% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 10% in Michigan - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.9%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Cedar Trails 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 Cedar Trails 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beach Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Trails 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
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide other 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 (~431 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Trails Elementary School
How many students attend Cedar Trails Elementary School?
Cedar Trails Elementary School has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Springs, MI. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Trails Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Trails Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 37% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% 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 Trails Elementary School?
42.0% of students at Cedar Trails Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Trails Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Trails Elementary School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Cedar Springs, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Trails Elementary School?
Cedar Trails Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Cedar Trails Elementary School rank among public schools in Cedar Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Trails Elementary School ranks #4 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 Cedar Trails 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.