Cole Academy School District
School District · Lansing, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
2
2 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,647
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
2
2 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,647
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Evaluating Cole Academy?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cole Academy as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Cole Academy East
East Lansing · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cole Academy
Lansing · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#455 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,647
$4,936 vs Michigan median
District size
333 students
Smaller than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in Cole Academy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cole Academy East | 5.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Cole Academy | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cole Academy
Cole Academy is a Lansing, Michigan school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 333 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1. The district invests $9,647 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Cole Academy demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cole Academy East, which has a composite score of 5.2/10.
In standardized testing, Cole Academy students show an average math proficiency of 39.8% and ELA proficiency of 50.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools .
District Map
Schools in Cole Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cole Academy with test data.
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Lansing
- Total Enrollment
- 333
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cole Academy?
Cole Academy has 2 schools in total — 2 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cole Academy?
The average composite rating for Cole Academy is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cole Academy?
Cole Academy spends $9,647 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cole Academy?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cole Academy is 16.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cole Academy?
Cole Academy East is the highest-rated school in Cole Academy with a composite score of 5.2/10.
What are the test scores in Cole Academy?
Across schools in Cole Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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