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 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 354 students in Cole Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Cole Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
354 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Cole Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#481 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Cole Academy  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
34%
This chart displays 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 Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
45%
This chart displays 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 Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cole Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.76
0.55
# American Indian Students
5 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
79 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
9%
# Black Students
107 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
30%
18%
# White Students
95 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
27%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
64 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
18%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
60
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
62
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
59
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
65
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
67
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
41
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,619 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,723 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Cole Academy  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$4 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of Cole Academy  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,619
$18,370
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Cole Academy  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,723
$17,559
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Cole Academy  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Cole Academy School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cole Academy East
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2921 E Coleman Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 580-3470
Grades: K-5
| 180 students
Rank: #22.
Cole Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1915 W Mount Hope Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 372-0038
Grades: K-6
| 174 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cole Academy School District?
Cole Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 354 students.
What is the rank of Cole Academy School District?
Cole Academy School District is ranked #468 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
30% of Cole Academy School District students are Black, 27% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 18:1, which is higher 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 $10,723 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-06
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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