Cedar Trails Elementary School

204 E MUSKEGON ST
CEDAR SPRINGS, MI 49319

www.csredhawks.org

495 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Cedar Trails Elementary School, located in Cedar Springs, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Cedar Springs Public Schools district. As part of the "Red Hawks" community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its youngest students. Its curriculum is designed to balance academic rigor with social-emotional development, ensuring that children build a strong educational base while developing the character traits necessary for success in their future schooling years.

The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, leveraging its location in Cedar Springs to maintain strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, district updates, and information regarding student programs. By prioritizing inclusive teaching practices and active parental involvement, Cedar Trails Elementary strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where every student is encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their personal best.

495

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cedar Trails Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	428
Hispanic	25
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	38
American Indian	1

White
428 (86.5 %)
Two or More
38 (7.7 %)
Hispanic
25 (5.1 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cedar Springs Public Schools
Phone:	(616)696-9884
Website:	http://www.csredhawks.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 272

Grade 1 223

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cedar Trails Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	272
Grade 1	223

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cedar Trails Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	237	47.9%
Male	258	52.1%

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