How do these schools compare?
| Metric | HowardEllis Elementary School | Niles Cedar Lane |
|---|---|---|
| Location | NILES, MI | NILES, MI |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 529 | 134 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.1:1 | 22.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.4% | 64.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | HowardEllis Elementary School | Niles Cedar Lane |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,783 | $12,783 |
| District | Niles Community Schools | Niles Community Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | HowardEllis Elementary School | Niles Cedar Lane |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.5% | 64.9% |
| African American | 16.1% | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.0% | 14.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | HowardEllis Elementary School | Niles Cedar Lane |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.8% | 33.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 9 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.