- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Red Cedars Elementary held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 180435002751 · Cedar Lake, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
666 enr · 20.2:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanover Central High School (857 students)
Red Cedars Elementary held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Red Cedars Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hanover Centra
Hanover Central High School
857 students
- This school
Red Cedars Elementary
666 students
- Hanover Centra
Hanover Central Middle School
647 students
- Jane Ball Elem
Jane Ball Elementary School
356 students
- Lincoln Elemen 305
Lincoln Elementary School
305 students
What this shows Red Cedars Elementary reports 666 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Cedars Elementary compares
Red Cedars Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,685
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
District finance for Hanover Community School Corp reports $10,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~666 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
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.
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.