Forest View School vs Red Cedar School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest View School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
262 students
Red Cedar School
East Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
189 students
| Measure | Forest View School Lansing, Michigan | Red Cedar School East Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1261 of 1,581 | #217 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #42562 of 50,301 | #9602 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 262 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.2% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | – |
| city | Lansing | East Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Red Cedar School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 23.6).
- •Red Cedar School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 83.2%).
- •Red Cedar School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 13.1).
- •Forest View School is the larger school with 262 students compared with 189.
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 Forest View School better than Red Cedar School?
On the Success Index (US), Red Cedar School ranks higher (72.5 vs 23.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Forest View School and Red Cedar School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Lansing and East Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest View School: 262. Red Cedar School: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest View School and Red Cedar School rank in Michigan?
Forest View School is 1261st of 1,581 and Red Cedar School is 217th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).