Below Average
#2805 of 3,192 schools in MI
Coloma Elementary School
Elementary School · Coloma Community Schools · Coloma, MI
A Coloma Community Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
262 SOUTH WEST ST, Coloma, MI 49038
- Math 22% vs MI 42% (2022)
- Reading 32% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Coloma Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Coloma 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average378/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,396
Median home value
$196,200
Median rent
$944/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49038; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–2 | 2.3 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| North Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 3–5 | 2.8 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Riverside SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–8 | 4.0 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Countryside Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | K–5 | 4.4 mi | 380 | 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.
Coloma Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,214NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Coloma Elementary School is listed in Coloma Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coloma Elementary School
Coloma Elementary School is a public elementary school in Coloma, MI, part of Coloma Community Schools, serving approximately 391 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,805 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coloma Elementary School
What grades does Coloma Elementary School serve?
Coloma Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Coloma Elementary School?
Coloma Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coloma Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coloma Elementary School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coloma Elementary School rank in MI?
Coloma Elementary School ranks #2,805 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Coloma Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Coloma Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Coloma Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coloma Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Coloma Elementary School a charter school?
No, Coloma Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coloma Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Coloma Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coloma Elementary School?
75.2% of students at Coloma 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Berrien County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (269) 468-2420
- Area population (ZIP 49038)
- 8,577
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 49038; 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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