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Coleman Elementary School
Elementary School · Coleman Community Schools · Coleman, MI
A Coleman Community Schools elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 522, Coleman, MI 48618
- Math 20% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Coleman Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 63 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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
65%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Coleman Elementary School 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated786/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coleman), 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
$58,523
Median home value
$120,200
Median rent
$760/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48618; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Coleman Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,921NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Coleman Elementary School is listed in Coleman Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coleman Elementary School
Coleman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Coleman, MI, part of Coleman Community Schools, serving approximately 337 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,077 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coleman Elementary School
What grades does Coleman Elementary School serve?
Coleman Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Coleman Elementary School?
Coleman Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 337 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coleman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coleman Elementary School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coleman Elementary School rank in MI?
Coleman Elementary School ranks #3,077 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Coleman Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Coleman Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Coleman Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coleman Elementary School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Coleman Elementary School a charter school?
No, Coleman Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coleman Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Coleman Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coleman Elementary School?
65.0% of students at Coleman Elementary School 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 337
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Midland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (989) 465-6179
- Area population (ZIP 48618)
- 5,110
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
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 48618; 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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