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#2350 of 3,192 schools in MI
Cole Academy East
Elementary School · Cole Academy · East Lansing, MI
A charter elementary school in East Lansing, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
2921 E COLEMAN RD, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Math 30% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 55% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cole Academy East score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 43% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cole Academy East 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,452/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East 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
$50,837
Median home value
$261,100
Median rent
$1,127/mo
College educated
63.8%
Homeownership
43.9%
Poverty rate
31.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48823; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Oak SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Ingham ISD Asd ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Robert L Green ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Cole AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | Not available | 151 | 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.
Cole Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 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 East is listed in Cole Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cole Academy East
Cole Academy East is a public elementary school in East Lansing, MI, part of Cole Academy, serving approximately 182 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,350 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cole Academy East
What grades does Cole Academy East serve?
Cole Academy East serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cole Academy East?
Cole Academy East has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cole Academy East?
The student-teacher ratio at Cole Academy East is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cole Academy East rank in MI?
Cole Academy East ranks #2,350 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Cole Academy East's MySchoolScout rating?
Cole Academy East has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 East?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cole Academy East has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Cole Academy East a charter school?
Yes, Cole Academy East is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cole Academy East a Title I school?
No, Cole Academy East is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cole Academy East?
52.7% of students at Cole Academy East 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
- 182
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Clinton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (517) 580-3470
- Area population (ZIP 48823)
- 49,379
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 24.6
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 48823; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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