- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Lansing, MI
Cole Academy East
Federal NCES profile for Cole Academy East, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260007908857Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cole Academy East earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in East Lansing · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cole Academy East has class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cole Academy East ranks #6 of 11 public schools in East Lansing, MI.
School address
District: Cole Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260007908857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Cole Academy East held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.1 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 260007908857 · East Lansing, MI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
148 enr · 12.3:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Cole Academy (155 students)
Cole Academy East held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.1 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Cole Academy East compares
Cole Academy East 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 14% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 14% in Michigan - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.8%
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
$9,647
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
African American 25.7%
Two or More 12.2%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 29.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, Cole Academy East is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Cole Academy reports $9,647 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cole Academy East Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cole Academy East's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide elementary 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 (~148 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cole Academy East
How many students attend Cole Academy East?
Cole Academy East has 148 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Lansing, MI. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 182 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cole Academy East?
The student-teacher ratio at Cole Academy East is 12.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cole Academy East?
46.7% of students at Cole Academy East are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cole Academy East?
The largest demographic group at Cole Academy East is White at 29.7% of enrollment, in East Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cole Academy East?
Cole Academy East has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cole Academy East rank among public schools in East Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Cole Academy East ranks #6 of 11 public schools in East Lansing, 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 East Lansing on the city page.
What other schools are in Cole Academy?
Besides Cole Academy East, Cole Academy also operates Cole Academy (155 students). See the Cole Academy district page for the complete list.