Enrollment
134
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Niles, MI
Niles Cedar Lane
Federal NCES profile for Niles Cedar Lane, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262556000116
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Niles Cedar Lane earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Niles · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Niles Cedar Lane has class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Niles Cedar Lane ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Niles, MI.
School address
District: Niles Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262556000116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Niles Cedar Lane compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Niles Cedar Lane
Niles Cedar Lane is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Niles, Michigan, enrolling 134 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.8:1 is larger than about 94% of Michigan schools and 53% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 134 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 203 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #182, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 54/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 35 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 134 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Niles Community Schools also operates Niles Senior High School (828 students) and Howardellis Elementary School (529 students) alongside Niles Cedar Lane.
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 Niles Cedar Lane compares
Niles Cedar Lane on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.8:1 | ▲ 53% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.8:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 94% in Michigan - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$11,915
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
3
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 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 64.9%
Two or More 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
African American 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Niles Cedar Lane is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Niles Community Schools, which includes Niles Cedar Lane.
$11,915
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.6%
State 69.2%
Federal 11.2%
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 Niles Cedar Lane Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niles Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howardellis Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ballard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ring Lardner Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastside Connections School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Niles Cedar Lane's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high 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 (~134 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Niles Cedar Lane
How many students attend Niles Cedar Lane?
Niles Cedar Lane has 134 students enrolled. It is a high school in Niles, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niles Cedar Lane?
The student-teacher ratio at Niles Cedar Lane is 26.8:1, which is 53% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Niles Cedar Lane?
64.3% of students at Niles Cedar Lane are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Niles Cedar Lane?
The largest demographic group at Niles Cedar Lane is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Niles, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Niles Cedar Lane?
Niles Cedar Lane has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Niles Cedar Lane rank among high schools in Niles?
By Resource Investment Index, Niles Cedar Lane ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Niles, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Niles on the city page.
Is Niles Cedar Lane a good school?
Niles Cedar Lane earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Niles Community Schools?
Besides Niles Cedar Lane, Niles Community Schools also operates Niles Senior High School (828 students), Howardellis Elementary School (529 students), and Ballard Elementary School (516 students). See the Niles Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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