- Enrollment
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Michigan City, IN
Coolspring Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Coolspring Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180657001143
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coolspring Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Michigan City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Coolspring Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coolspring Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Michigan City, IN.
School address
District: Michigan City Area Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180657001143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Coolspring Elementary School shrank from 238 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 180657001143 · Michigan City, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 15.6:1 · 73.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Michigan City High School (1,506 students)
Coolspring Elementary School shrank from 238 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Coolspring Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Michigan City
Michigan City High School
1,506 students
- Joy Elementary 416
Joy Elementary School
416 students
- Knapp Elementa 407
Knapp Elementary School
407 students
- Pine Elementar 396
Pine Elementary School
396 students
- Barker Middle 390
Barker Middle School
390 students
- This school 249
Coolspring Elementary School
249 students
What this shows Coolspring Elementary School reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coolspring Elementary School compares
Coolspring Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 49% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Indiana - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.6%
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
$16,106
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.4%
African American 34.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Coolspring Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Michigan City Area Schools reports $16,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coolspring Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joy Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Knapp Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coolspring Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in Michigan City
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coolspring Elementary School
How many students attend Coolspring Elementary School?
Coolspring Elementary School has 249 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Michigan City, IN. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coolspring Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coolspring Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% 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 Coolspring Elementary School?
73.9% of students at Coolspring Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coolspring Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Coolspring Elementary School is White at 45.4% of enrollment, in Michigan City, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coolspring Elementary School?
Coolspring Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Coolspring Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Michigan City?
By Resource Investment Index, Coolspring Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Michigan City, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Michigan City on the city page.
What other schools are in Michigan City Area Schools?
Besides Coolspring Elementary School, Michigan City Area Schools also operates Michigan City High School (1,506 students), Joy Elementary School (416 students), and Knapp Elementary School (407 students). See the Michigan City Area Schools district page for the complete list.