- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coloma, MI
Coloma Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Coloma Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261038004514
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coloma Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Coloma · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Coloma Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coloma Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Coloma, MI.
School address
District: Coloma Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261038004514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Coloma Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 261038004514 · Coloma, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 16.2:1 · 69.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Coloma High School (336 students)
Coloma Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Coloma Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Coloma Elementary School
356 students
- Coloma High Sc
Coloma High School
336 students
- Coloma Junior
Coloma Junior High School
228 students
- Coloma Interme
Coloma Intermediate School
175 students
What this shows Coloma Elementary School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coloma Elementary School compares
Coloma 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 27% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Michigan - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.3%
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
$15,122
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
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Coloma Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Coloma Community Schools reports $15,122 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coloma Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coloma High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coloma Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coloma Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coloma Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coloma Elementary School
How many students attend Coloma Elementary School?
Coloma Elementary School has 356 students enrolled. It is a public school in Coloma, MI. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coloma Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coloma Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% higher 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 Coloma Elementary School?
69.0% of students at Coloma Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coloma Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Coloma Elementary School is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Coloma, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coloma Elementary School?
Coloma Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Coloma Elementary School rank among public schools in Coloma?
By Resource Investment Index, Coloma Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Coloma, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Coloma Community Schools?
Besides Coloma Elementary School, Coloma Community Schools also operates Coloma High School (336 students), Coloma Junior High School (228 students), and Coloma Intermediate School (175 students). See the Coloma Community Schools district page for the complete list.