Cedar Trails Elementary School serves 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Cedar Trails Elementary School's student population of 495 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cedar Trails Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
87%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cedar Trails Elementary School often compared to?
Cedar Trails Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School, North Park Montessori Academy by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Cedar Trails Elementary School?
495 students attend Cedar Trails Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Cedar Trails Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Trails Elementary School?
Cedar Trails Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cedar Trails Elementary School offer ?
Cedar Trails Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Cedar Trails Elementary School part of?
Cedar Trails Elementary School is part of Cedar Springs School District.
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