- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coleman, MI
Coleman Juniorsenior High School
Federal NCES profile for Coleman Juniorsenior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261020004511
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coleman Juniorsenior High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 244
- students enrolled
Coleman Juniorsenior High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Coleman Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261020004511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Coleman Juniorsenior High School shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 261020004511 · Coleman, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 11.6:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Coleman Elementary School (315 students)
Coleman Juniorsenior High School shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Coleman Juniorsenior High School compares
Coleman Juniorsenior High School 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 34% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▼ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 12% in Michigan - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.8%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Coleman Juniorsenior High 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 Juniorsenior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coleman Juniorsenior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~244 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coleman Juniorsenior High School
How many students attend Coleman Juniorsenior High School?
Coleman Juniorsenior High School has 244 students enrolled. It is a public school in Coleman, MI. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coleman Juniorsenior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coleman Juniorsenior High School is 11.6:1, which is 34% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 26% 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 Coleman Juniorsenior High School?
50.7% of students at Coleman Juniorsenior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coleman Juniorsenior High School?
The largest demographic group at Coleman Juniorsenior High School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Coleman, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coleman Juniorsenior High School?
Coleman Juniorsenior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Coleman Community Schools?
Besides Coleman Juniorsenior High School, Coleman Community Schools also operates Coleman Elementary School (315 students). See the Coleman Community Schools district page for the complete list.