At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 443
666
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
20%-30pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
3–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Red Cedars Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 3–5 in Cedar Lake, Indiana. The school enrolls 666 students. It is part of the Hanover Community School Corp district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Indiana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
20% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 50% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span3–5
DistrictHanover Community School Corp
County18089
CityCedar Lake
ZIP46303
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID180435002751
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment666
White70.3%
Hispanic / Latino18.2%
Black / African American6.2%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
70.3%
Hispanic
18.2%
Black
6.2%
Asian
0.9%
Two+
4.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.