- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cedar Springs, MI
Red Hawk Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Red Hawk Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260852001820
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Hawk Intermediate earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Cedar Springs · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 54.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Hawk Intermediate has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Hawk Intermediate ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Cedar Springs, MI.
School address
District: Cedar Springs Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260852001820 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+231 students YoY
Red Hawk Intermediate grew from 215 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (+107.4%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+231 students YoY 260852001820 · Cedar Springs, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
657 enr · 54.8:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Springs High School (952 students)
Red Hawk Intermediate grew from 215 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (+107.4%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Red Hawk Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Springs
Cedar Springs High School
952 students
- This school
Red Hawk Intermediate
657 students
- Cedar Springs
Cedar Springs Middle School
489 students
- Cedar View Ele
Cedar View Elementary School
466 students
- Beach Elementa
Beach Elementary School
445 students
- Cedar Trails E
Cedar Trails Elementary School
431 students
What this shows Red Hawk Intermediate reports 657 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Hawk Intermediate compares
Red Hawk Intermediate is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 54.8:1 | ▲ 213% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 33% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
54.8:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
657
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
54.8:1
students per teacher
- 213% above state mean
Top 99% in Michigan - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
1.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,092
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 657 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Red Hawk Intermediate is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Cedar Springs Public Schools reports $14,092 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Hawk Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Springs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Springs Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beach Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Trails Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Hawk Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~657 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Hawk Intermediate
How many students attend Red Hawk Intermediate?
Red Hawk Intermediate has 657 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cedar Springs, MI. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), up 231.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Hawk Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Hawk Intermediate is 54.8:1, which is 213% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 249% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Hawk Intermediate?
36.3% of students at Red Hawk Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Hawk Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Red Hawk Intermediate is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Cedar Springs, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Hawk Intermediate?
Red Hawk Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Red Hawk Intermediate rank among public schools in Cedar Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Hawk Intermediate ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Cedar Springs, MI. 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 Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Cedar Springs Public Schools?
Besides Red Hawk Intermediate, Cedar Springs Public Schools also operates Cedar Springs High School (952 students), Cedar Springs Middle School (489 students), and Cedar View Elementary School (466 students). See the Cedar Springs Public Schools district page for the complete list.