Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Coloma 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Coloma Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Coloma, MI, covering approximately 42.9 square miles. Families can expect an average drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coloma Elementary School's student population of 356 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
356 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
Campus Size
45 acres
School Motto
Inspire to Achieve. Empower for Success.
School Rankings
Coloma Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coloma Elementary School is 0.58, which is more 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
#2273 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Comets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coloma Elementary School's ranking?
Coloma Elementary School is ranked #2273 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Coloma Elementary School often compared to?
Coloma Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Countryside Academy Elementary School, South Elementary School 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 35% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Coloma Elementary School?
356 students attend Coloma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Coloma Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coloma Elementary School?
Coloma Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Coloma Elementary School offer ?
Coloma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Coloma Elementary School part of?
Coloma Elementary School is part of Coloma Community Schools.
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