Cole Academy School District

1915 West Mount Hope Ave
Lansing, MI 48910-2434
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Cole Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 383 students in Cole Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Cole Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
383 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Cole Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#433 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Cole Academy  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-34%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cole Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35-39%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cole Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
77 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
9%
# Black Students
134 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
35%
18%
# White Students
109 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
28%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
56 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
15%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
61
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
61
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
74
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
74
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
48
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
40
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
25
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,663 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,911 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Cole Academy  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$4 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Cole Academy  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,663
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Cole Academy  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$9,911
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Cole Academy  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Cole Academy School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cole East
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2921 E Coleman Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 580-3470
Grades: K-5
| 178 students
Rank: #22.
Cole Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1915 West Mount Hope Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 372-0038
Grades: K-6
| 205 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cole Academy School District?
Cole Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 383 students.
What is the rank of Cole Academy School District?
Cole Academy School District is ranked #411 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cole Academy School District?
35% of Cole Academy School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cole Academy School District?
Cole Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Cole Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,911 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-06
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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