Washington Elementary School (Closed 2015)

6463 Becht Rd E
Coloma, MI 49038
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Washington Elementary School serves 215 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
215 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1

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Hispanic
16%
9%

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Black
5%
18%

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White
73%
63%

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Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
27%
0.44

Showing 2006–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
45%

Showing 2006–2025. View full 37-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%

Showing 2005–2025. View full 26-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
215 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Coloma Community Schools.

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