Cedar Trails Elementary School vs Creative Technologies Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Trails Elementary School
Cedar Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
431 students
Creative Technologies Academy
Cedar Springs · Charter other · Grades PK–12
302 students
| Measure | Cedar Trails Elementary School Cedar Springs, Michigan | Creative Technologies Academy Cedar Springs, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #369 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #14628 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 431 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.4% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Cedar Springs | Cedar Springs |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creative Technologies Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 40.4%).
- •Cedar Trails Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.1).
- •Cedar Trails Elementary School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 302.
- •Cedar Trails Elementary School is a public school while Creative Technologies Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cedar Trails Elementary School better than Creative Technologies Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cedar Trails Elementary School and Creative Technologies Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cedar Springs and Cedar Springs in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Trails Elementary School: 431. Creative Technologies Academy: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Trails Elementary School and Creative Technologies Academy rank in Michigan?
Cedar Trails Elementary School is 369th of 1,581 and Creative Technologies Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).