Enrollment
356
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coloma Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Coloma Elementary School
Coloma Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Coloma, Michigan, enrolling 356 students.
At 16.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 356 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 550 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #359.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Coloma Community Schools also operates Coloma High School (336 students) and Coloma Junior High School (228 students) alongside Coloma Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Coloma Elementary School compares
Coloma Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,802
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coloma Community Schools, which includes Coloma Elementary School.
$13,802
Per student
+2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 49.9%
Federal 17.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Coloma on the city page.
Is Coloma Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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