- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Coldwater, MI
Coldwater High School
Federal NCES profile for Coldwater High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261014004502
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coldwater High School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Coldwater · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Coldwater High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coldwater High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Coldwater, MI.
School address
District: Coldwater Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261014004502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Coldwater High School held near 913 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 261014004502 · Coldwater, MI High · MID · TRAD
981 enr · 26.5:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Legg Middle School (616 students)
Coldwater High School held near 913 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Coldwater High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Coldwater High School
981 students
- Legg Middle Sc
Legg Middle School
616 students
- Larsen Element
Larsen Elementary School
463 students
- Jefferson Elem 378
Jefferson Elementary School
378 students
- Lakeland Eleme 375
Lakeland Elementary School
375 students
What this shows Coldwater High School reports 981 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coldwater High School compares
Coldwater High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.5:1 | ▲ 51% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 981 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
981
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 94% in Michigan - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
44.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,967
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.1, Coldwater High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Coldwater Community Schools reports $12,967 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coldwater High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legg Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Larsen Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeland Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coldwater High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~981 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coldwater High School
How many students attend Coldwater High School?
Coldwater High School has 981 students enrolled. It is a high school in Coldwater, MI. CCD year-over-year: 944 (2022-23) → 913 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coldwater High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coldwater High School is 26.5:1, which is 51% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coldwater High School?
47.2% of students at Coldwater High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coldwater High School?
The largest demographic group at Coldwater High School is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Coldwater, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coldwater High School?
Coldwater High School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coldwater High School rank among public schools in Coldwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Coldwater High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Coldwater, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Coldwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Coldwater Community Schools?
Besides Coldwater High School, Coldwater Community Schools also operates Legg Middle School (616 students), Larsen Elementary School (463 students), and Jefferson Elementary School (378 students). See the Coldwater Community Schools district page for the complete list.