- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coleman, MI
Coleman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Coleman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261020004510
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coleman Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools.
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 315
- students enrolled
Coleman Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Coleman Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261020004510 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Coleman Elementary School held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 261020004510 · Coleman, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 19.7:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Coleman Juniorsenior High School (244 students)
Coleman Elementary School held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Coleman Elementary School compares
Coleman Elementary 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Michigan - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.4%
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
$15,921
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Coleman Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Coleman Community Schools reports $15,921 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coleman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman Juniorsenior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coleman Elementary School'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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coleman Elementary School
How many students attend Coleman Elementary School?
Coleman Elementary School has 315 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coleman, MI. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coleman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coleman Elementary School is 19.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coleman Elementary School?
60.0% of students at Coleman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coleman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Coleman Elementary School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Coleman, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coleman Elementary School?
Coleman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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).
What other schools are in Coleman Community Schools?
Besides Coleman Elementary School, Coleman Community Schools also operates Coleman Juniorsenior High School (244 students). See the Coleman Community Schools district page for the complete list.