Serving 391 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 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coloma Elementary School's student population of 391 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 4, 2026
Campus Size
45
School Motto
Inspire to Achieve. Empower for Success.
School Mascot
Comets
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 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2273 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
22%
9%
Black
7%
18%
White
58%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Comets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 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?
391 students attend Coloma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Coloma Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% 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 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
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 School District.
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