- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coldwater, MI
Larsen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Larsen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261014004503
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Larsen Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Coldwater · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Larsen Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Larsen Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Coldwater, MI.
School address
District: Coldwater Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261014004503 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Larsen Elementary School grew from 416 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 261014004503 · Coldwater, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 17.1:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Coldwater High School (981 students)
Larsen Elementary School grew from 416 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Larsen Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coldwater High
Coldwater High School
981 students
- Legg Middle Sc
Legg Middle School
616 students
- This school
Larsen Elementary School
463 students
- Jefferson Elem 378
Jefferson Elementary School
378 students
- Lakeland Eleme 375
Lakeland Elementary School
375 students
What this shows Larsen Elementary School reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Larsen Elementary School compares
Larsen Elementary 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Michigan - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.9%
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
$12,967
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Larsen Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Coldwater Community Schools reports $12,967 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Larsen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coldwater High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legg Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Larsen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about Larsen Elementary School
How many students attend Larsen Elementary School?
Larsen Elementary School has 463 students enrolled. It is a public school in Coldwater, MI. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Larsen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Larsen Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% 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 Larsen Elementary School?
61.1% of students at Larsen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Larsen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Larsen Elementary School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Coldwater, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Larsen Elementary School?
Larsen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Larsen Elementary School rank among schools in Coldwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Larsen Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Coldwater, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Coldwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Coldwater Community Schools?
Besides Larsen Elementary School, Coldwater Community Schools also operates Coldwater High School (981 students), Legg Middle School (616 students), and Jefferson Elementary School (378 students). See the Coldwater Community Schools district page for the complete list.