- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lansing, MI
Cole Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cole Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260007900543Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 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 earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cole Academy has class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cole Academy ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Lansing, MI.
School address
District: Cole Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260007900543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Cole Academy shrank from 174 students in 2022-23 to 151 in 2023-24 (-13.2%).
Teacher FTE held 7.9 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 260007900543 · Lansing, MI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
155 enr · 22.1:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Cole Academy East (148 students)
Cole Academy shrank from 174 students in 2022-23 to 151 in 2023-24 (-13.2%). Teacher FTE held 7.9 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Cole Academy compares
Cole Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
155
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Michigan - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
54.2%
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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
White 18.7%
Two or More 18.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Cole Academy 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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Academy East | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cole Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Lansing
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Attwood School
Standard public school
426 students 32.8:1 students per teacher
Winans Elementary School
Standard public school
392 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Sheridan Road
Standard public school
356 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Mt Hope School
Standard public school
323 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~155 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cole Academy
How many students attend Cole Academy?
Cole Academy has 155 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lansing, MI. CCD year-over-year: 174 (2022-23) → 151 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cole Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cole Academy is 22.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cole Academy?
63.8% of students at Cole Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cole Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cole Academy is African American at 38.1% of enrollment, in Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cole Academy?
Cole Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 rank among elementary schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Cole Academy ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Lansing, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lansing on the city page.
What other schools are in Cole Academy?
Besides Cole Academy, Cole Academy also operates Cole Academy East (148 students). See the Cole Academy district page for the complete list.