- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coloma, MI
Coloma Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Coloma Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261038004518
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coloma Intermediate School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Coloma · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Coloma Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coloma Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Coloma, MI.
School address
District: Coloma Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261038004518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Coloma Intermediate School grew from 153 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 7.4 → 8.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 261038004518 · Coloma, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
175 enr · 25:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Coloma Elementary School (356 students)
Coloma Intermediate School grew from 153 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE added 7.4 → 8.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Coloma Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coloma Element
Coloma Elementary School
356 students
- Coloma High Sc
Coloma High School
336 students
- Coloma Junior
Coloma Junior High School
228 students
- This school
Coloma Intermediate School
175 students
What this shows Coloma Intermediate School reports 175 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coloma Intermediate School compares
Coloma Intermediate School is a growing 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 | 25:1 | ▲ 43% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 23% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
175
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
25:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 93% in Michigan - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Coloma Intermediate 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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coloma Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coloma High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coloma Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coloma Intermediate 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
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 (~175 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coloma Intermediate School
How many students attend Coloma Intermediate School?
Coloma Intermediate School has 175 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coloma, MI. CCD year-over-year: 153 (2022-23) → 170 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coloma Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coloma Intermediate School is 25:1, which is 43% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coloma Intermediate School?
66.7% of students at Coloma Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coloma Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Coloma Intermediate School is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Coloma, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coloma Intermediate School?
Coloma Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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).
How does Coloma Intermediate School rank among public schools in Coloma?
By Resource Investment Index, Coloma Intermediate School ranks #3 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 Intermediate School, Coloma Community Schools also operates Coloma Elementary School (356 students), Coloma High School (336 students), and Coloma Junior High School (228 students). See the Coloma Community Schools district page for the complete list.