Enrollment
189
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 261260008970
Red Cedar School — East Lansing, MI
Federal NCES profile for Red Cedar School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: East Lansing School District · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-47% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Red Cedar School reports 189 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 47% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 39% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 46.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 15% below the Michigan average and 10% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding East Lansing School District spends $17,128 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 44.5% from local sources (property taxes), 45.9% from the state, and 9.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Red Cedar School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 47% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▼ 15% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 23% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
9.7:1
students per teacher
— 47% below state mean
Top 7% in Michigan — lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
28.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,128
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 189 Top 23% in Michigan — larger than 77% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 9.7:1 -47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 46.4% -15% vs state
NCES ID 261260008970
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Lansing School District, which includes Red Cedar School.
$17,128
Per student
+8%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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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 other school in EAST LANSING, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Cedar School?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Cedar School is 9.7:1, which is 47% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in EAST LANSING, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Cedar School?
Red Cedar School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.