Serving 291 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Coesse School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Coesse School serves the southeast part of Columbia City, IN, covering an attendance area of approximately 65.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone being about 9.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coesse School's student population of 291 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coesse School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coesse School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#618 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.6%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Small Town Values. World Class Results.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coesse School's ranking?
Coesse School is ranked #618 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Coesse School?
291 students attend Coesse School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Coesse School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coesse School?
Coesse School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Coesse School offer ?
Coesse School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coesse School part of?
Coesse School is part of Whitley County Con Schools.
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