Buchanan Elementary School vs. Coolidge Elementary School
Should you attend Buchanan Elementary School or Coolidge Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Buchanan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Coolidge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Buchanan Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 520 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Coolidge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
443 students
520 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#502 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#78 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
77
96
Grade 1 Students
88
100
Grade 2 Students
95
100
Grade 3 Students
97
112
Grade 4 Students
86
112
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
82%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
