Coleman Elementary School

1010 E Washington St
Coleman, MI 48618
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 337 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Coleman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Coleman Elementary School's student population of 337 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

Coleman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coleman Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2336 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
34%
25-29%
45%
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coleman Elementary School's ranking?
Coleman Elementary School is ranked #2336 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Coleman Elementary School often compared to?
Coleman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Renaissance Public School Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Coleman Elementary School?
337 students attend Coleman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Coleman Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coleman Elementary School?
Coleman Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coleman Elementary School offer ?
Coleman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Coleman Elementary School part of?
Coleman Elementary School is part of Coleman Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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