Enrollment
463
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Larsen Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Larsen Elementary School
Larsen Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Coldwater, Michigan, enrolling 463 students.
At 17.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 463 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 610 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #433, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 37/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Coldwater Community Schools also operates Coldwater High School (981 students) and Legg Middle School (616 students) alongside Larsen Elementary 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 Larsen Elementary School compares
Larsen Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,844
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coldwater Community Schools, which includes Larsen Elementary School.
$11,844
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 51.8%
Federal 15.6%
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 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
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~463 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Larsen Elementary School a good school?
Larsen Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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