- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Lansing, MI
Red Cedar School
Federal NCES profile for Red Cedar School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261260008970
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Cedar School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in East Lansing · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Cedar School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Cedar School ranks #1 of 7 schools in East Lansing, MI.
School address
District: East Lansing School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261260008970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Red Cedar School held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 261260008970 · East Lansing, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 9.4:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: East Lansing High School (1,231 students)
Red Cedar School held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Red Cedar School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Lansing H
East Lansing High School
1,231 students
- Macdonald Midd
Macdonald Middle School
857 students
- Marble School 306
Marble School
306 students
- Glencairn Scho 298
Glencairn School
298 students
- Whitehills Ele 286
Whitehills Elementary School
286 students
- This school 189
Red Cedar School
189 students
What this shows Red Cedar School reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Cedar School compares
Red Cedar 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 46% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▼ 15% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 8% in Michigan - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$13,663
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.7%
Asian 21.7%
African American 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.0, Red Cedar School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for East Lansing School District reports $13,663 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Cedar School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lansing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macdonald Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marble School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glencairn School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehills Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Cedar School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in East Lansing
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~189 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Cedar School
How many students attend Red Cedar School?
Red Cedar School has 189 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Lansing, MI. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Cedar School?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Cedar School is 9.4:1, which is 46% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 40% 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 Red Cedar School?
46.4% of students at Red Cedar School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Cedar School?
The largest demographic group at Red Cedar School is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in East Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Cedar School?
Red Cedar School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Red Cedar School rank among schools in East Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Cedar School ranks #1 of 7 schools in East Lansing, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in East Lansing on the city page.
What other schools are in East Lansing School District?
Besides Red Cedar School, East Lansing School District also operates East Lansing High School (1,231 students), Macdonald Middle School (857 students), and Marble School (306 students). See the East Lansing School District district page for the complete list.