- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colon, MI
Colon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Colon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261041004520
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colon Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Colon · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Colon Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colon Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Colon, MI.
School address
District: Colon Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261041004520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Colon Elementary School held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 261041004520 · Colon, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 13.9:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Colon High School (271 students)
Colon Elementary School held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Colon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colon High Sch
Colon High School
271 students
- This school
Colon Elementary School
223 students
- Leonidas Schoo 35
Leonidas School
35 students
What this shows Colon Elementary School reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colon Elementary School compares
Colon 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 0% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.4%
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
$14,000
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 112 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.1%
African American 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Colon Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Colon Community School District reports $14,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colon High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leonidas School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- 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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colon Elementary School
How many students attend Colon Elementary School?
Colon Elementary School has 223 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colon, MI. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colon Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% 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 Colon Elementary School?
54.1% of students at Colon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Colon Elementary School is White at 95.1% of enrollment, in Colon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colon Elementary School?
Colon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
How does Colon Elementary School rank among public schools in Colon?
By Resource Investment Index, Colon Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Colon, 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 Colon Community School District?
Besides Colon Elementary School, Colon Community School District also operates Colon High School (271 students) and Leonidas School (35 students). See the Colon Community School District district page for the complete list.