Enrollment
431
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedar Trails Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedar Trails Elementary School
Cedar Trails Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cedar Springs, Michigan, enrolling 431 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.1:1, Cedar Trails Elementary School is leaner than roughly 90% of Michigan schools and 37% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 431 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 724 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #263.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.9% 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 Trails 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 Trails Elementary School compares
Cedar Trails 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cedar Springs Public Schools, which includes Cedar Trails Elementary 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 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
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~431 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cedar Trails Elementary School a good school?
Cedar Trails Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% 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 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.
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