Enrollment
666
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cedar Lake, IN
Red Cedars Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Red Cedars Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180435002751
👥 S:T ratio 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Cedars Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Indiana schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Cedar Lake · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Cedars Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Cedars Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Cedar Lake, IN.
School address
District: Hanover Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180435002751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Red Cedars Elementary compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Red Cedars Elementary
Red Cedars Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Cedar Lake, Indiana, enrolling 666 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.2:1 is larger than about 91% of Indiana schools and 27% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.1% free-meal eligibility runs 51% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 666 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 322 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #322, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 47/100).
Among Cedar Lake's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Elementary School (305 students): Red Cedars Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.2:1 vs 16.9:1).
Hanover Community School Corp also operates Hanover Central High School (857 students) and Hanover Central Middle School (647 students) alongside Red Cedars Elementary.
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 Cedars Elementary compares
Red Cedars Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 27% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 51% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 666 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
666
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 91% in Indiana - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,334
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Red Cedars Elementary is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hanover Community School Corp, which includes Red Cedars Elementary.
$10,334
Per student
-14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 53.4%
Federal 4.6%
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 Cedars Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hanover Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jane Ball Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Cedars Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Cedar Lake
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~666 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Red Cedars Elementary
How many students attend Red Cedars Elementary?
Red Cedars Elementary has 666 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cedar Lake, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Cedars Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Cedars Elementary is 20.2:1, which is 27% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Cedars Elementary?
24.1% of students at Red Cedars Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Cedars Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Red Cedars Elementary is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Cedar Lake, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Cedars Elementary?
Red Cedars Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Red Cedars Elementary rank among public schools in Cedar Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Cedars Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Cedar Lake, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cedar Lake on the city page.
Is Red Cedars Elementary a good school?
Red Cedars Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Indiana 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 Hanover Community School Corp?
Besides Red Cedars Elementary, Hanover Community School Corp also operates Hanover Central High School (857 students), Hanover Central Middle School (647 students), and Jane Ball Elementary School (356 students). See the Hanover Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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