Below Average
#2584 of 3,192 schools in MI
Cole Academy
Elementary School · Cole Academy · Lansing, MI
A charter elementary school in Lansing, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1915 WEST MOUNT HOPE AVE, Lansing, MI 48910
- Math 25% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 35% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cole Academy score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cole Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,875/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lansing), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,154
Median home value
$117,600
Median rent
$1,003/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
58.3%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48910; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Rich School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 627 | Compare → |
| Lewton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Lansing Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 467 | Compare → |
| Montessori Childrens HousePrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 74 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cole Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $9,647NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Cole Academy is listed in Cole Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cole Academy
Cole Academy is a public elementary school in Lansing, MI, part of Cole Academy, serving approximately 151 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,584 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cole Academy
What grades does Cole Academy serve?
Cole Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cole Academy?
Cole Academy has an enrollment of approximately 151 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cole Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cole Academy is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cole Academy rank in MI?
Cole Academy ranks #2,584 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Cole Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Cole Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cole Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cole Academy has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cole Academy a charter school?
Yes, Cole Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cole Academy a Title I school?
No, Cole Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cole Academy?
70.9% of students at Cole Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 151
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.1%
- Phone
- (517) 372-0038
- Area population (ZIP 48910)
- 32,801
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48910; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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