- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colon, MI
Colon High School
Federal NCES profile for Colon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261041004521
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colon High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Colon · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Colon High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colon High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Colon, MI.
School address
District: Colon Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261041004521 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Colon High School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 14.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 261041004521 · Colon, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 16.9:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Colon Elementary School (223 students)
Colon High School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 14.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Colon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Colon High School
271 students
- Colon Elementa
Colon Elementary School
223 students
- Leonidas Schoo 35
Leonidas School
35 students
What this shows Colon High School reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colon High School compares
Colon High 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▼ 15% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Michigan - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.0%
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 136 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Colon High 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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leonidas School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colon High 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 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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colon High School
How many students attend Colon High School?
Colon High School has 271 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colon, MI. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colon High School is 16.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 Colon High School?
46.2% of students at Colon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colon High School?
The largest demographic group at Colon High School is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Colon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colon High School?
Colon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Colon?
By Resource Investment Index, Colon High School ranks #2 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 High School, Colon Community School District also operates Colon Elementary School (223 students) and Leonidas School (35 students). See the Colon Community School District district page for the complete list.