Below Average
#2759 of 3,192 schools in MI
Larsen Elementary School
Elementary School · Coldwater Community Schools · Coldwater, MI
A Coldwater Community Schools elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
25 PARKHURST AVE, Coldwater, MI 49036
- Math 37% proficient (2012)
- Reading 62% proficient (2012)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Larsen Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 32 points since 2009, to 50% in 2012, across a 4-year record (2009–2012).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2012)
Based on 8 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Larsen 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,602/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coldwater), 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
$59,649
Median home value
$155,000
Median rent
$913/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Borromeo Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Pansophia AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 472 | Compare → |
| Waldron Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 282 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Coldwater Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,967NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Larsen Elementary School is listed in Coldwater Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Larsen Elementary School
Larsen Elementary School is a public elementary school in Coldwater, MI, part of Coldwater Community Schools, serving approximately 446 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,759 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Larsen Elementary School
What grades does Larsen Elementary School serve?
Larsen Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Larsen Elementary School?
Larsen Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Larsen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Larsen Elementary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Larsen Elementary School rank in MI?
Larsen Elementary School ranks #2,759 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Larsen Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Larsen Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Larsen Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Larsen Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Is Larsen Elementary School a charter school?
No, Larsen Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Larsen Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Larsen Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Larsen Elementary School?
63.2% of students at Larsen 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 – 1st
- Enrollment
- 446
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Branch County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (517) 279-5960
- Area population (ZIP 49036)
- 24,697
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 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 49036; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24
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