Serving 249 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Coolspring Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Coolspring Elementary School serves the southern part of Michigan City, IN, covering an area of approximately 22.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 4.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coolspring Elementary School's student population of 249 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 64% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coolspring Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coolspring Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#969 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
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)36.6%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coolspring Elementary School's ranking?
Coolspring Elementary School is ranked #969 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Coolspring Elementary School often compared to?
Coolspring Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marsh Elementary School, Knapp Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Coolspring Elementary School?
249 students attend Coolspring Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Coolspring Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coolspring Elementary School?
Coolspring Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Coolspring Elementary School offer ?
Coolspring Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coolspring Elementary School part of?
Coolspring Elementary School is part of Michigan City Area Schools.
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