- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cedar Springs, MI
Cedar View Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cedar View Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260852007991
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar View Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Cedar Springs · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar View Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar View Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Cedar Springs, MI.
School address
District: Cedar Springs Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260852007991 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Cedar View Elementary School held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 260852007991 · Cedar Springs, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 17.3:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Springs High School (952 students)
Cedar View Elementary School held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Cedar View 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
- This school
Cedar View Elementary School
466 students
- Beach Elementa
Beach Elementary School
445 students
- Cedar Trails E
Cedar Trails Elementary School
431 students
What this shows Cedar View Elementary School reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar View Elementary School compares
Cedar View 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 23% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in Michigan - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.5%
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
4
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Cedar View 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 View 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 |
| 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 View 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
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar View Elementary School
How many students attend Cedar View Elementary School?
Cedar View Elementary School has 466 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cedar Springs, MI. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar View Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 Cedar View Elementary School?
41.8% of students at Cedar View Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar View Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cedar View Elementary School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Cedar Springs, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar View Elementary School?
Cedar View Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 View Elementary School rank among public schools in Cedar Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar View Elementary School ranks #2 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 View 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.