Enrollment
189
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Red Cedar School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Red Cedar School
Red Cedar School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in East Lansing, Michigan, enrolling 189 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.4:1, Red Cedar School is leaner than roughly 92% of Michigan schools and 46% 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 46.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 189 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 277 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Asian (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among East Lansing's public schools, it stands alongside Ingham Isd Asd Programs (11 students): Red Cedar School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (9.4:1 vs 3.7:1).
East Lansing School District also operates East Lansing High School (1,231 students) and Macdonald Middle School (857 students) alongside Red Cedar 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 Red Cedar School compares
Red Cedar 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,101
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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Lansing School District, which includes Red Cedar School.
$12,101
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.5%
State 45.9%
Federal 9.6%
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 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
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
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 (~189 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.4:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Red Cedar School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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