Average
#769 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 42% in state
Based on limited data
Red Cedars Elementary
Elementary School · Hanover Community School Corp · Cedar Lake, IN
A Hanover Community School Corp elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
10631 W. 141 St., Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Math 68% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Red Cedars Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Red Cedars Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average328/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cedar Lake), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,659
Median home value
$271,700
Median rent
$1,197/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
82.4%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46303; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Macarthur Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Lake Prairie Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 4.5 mi | 426 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hanover Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,685NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Red Cedars Elementary is listed in Hanover Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Red Cedars Elementary
Red Cedars Elementary is a public elementary school in Cedar Lake, IN, part of Hanover Community School Corp, serving approximately 642 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #769 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Red Cedars Elementary
What grades does Red Cedars Elementary serve?
Red Cedars Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Red Cedars Elementary?
Red Cedars Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 642 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Cedars Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Cedars Elementary is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Red Cedars Elementary rank in IN?
Red Cedars Elementary ranks #769 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Red Cedars Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Red Cedars Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Red Cedars Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Red Cedars Elementary has 68% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is Red Cedars Elementary a charter school?
No, Red Cedars Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Red Cedars Elementary a Title I school?
No, Red Cedars Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Red Cedars Elementary?
21.0% of students at Red Cedars Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 642
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.9%
- Phone
- (219) 587-3400
- Area population (ZIP 46303)
- 16,910
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46303; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2023–24
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