Enrollment
175
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coloma Intermediate School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Coloma Intermediate School
Coloma Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Coloma, Michigan, enrolling 175 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25:1 is larger than about 93% of Michigan schools and 43% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 175 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 254 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #168.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 175 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.6% 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 Elementary School (356 students) and Coloma High School (336 students) alongside Coloma Intermediate 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 Intermediate School compares
Coloma Intermediate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coloma Community Schools, which includes Coloma Intermediate 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 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
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary 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 (~175 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Coloma on the city page.
Is Coloma Intermediate School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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