Coesse School

Summary:

Coesse School is an elementary school in Columbia City, Indiana, serving 271 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Whitley County Con Schools district, which is ranked 168 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Coesse School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.25%) compared to nearby schools, and its academic performance on ILEARN tests is mixed. While the school outperforms the district in some areas, it lags behind in 5th-grade English Language Arts and Math. Additionally, Coesse School has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (8.4%) and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (37.64%) than the district averages. Interestingly, the school spends more per student ($9,407) than the district average ($7,661 at Northern Heights Elementary), but this does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes.

Compared to the nearby Northern Heights Elementary, Coesse School consistently underperforms on ILEARN tests, has a higher chronic absenteeism rate, and spends more per student. Additionally, Coesse School's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, suggesting that the school's performance may be declining relative to other schools in Indiana. These factors, combined with the potential impact of socioeconomic factors on student achievement, indicate that Coesse School faces several challenges that the school and district may need to address to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2250 S 500 E
       Columbia City, IN  46725


(260) 244-3351

District: Whitley County Con Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
549th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,407 Help


Students who attend Coesse School usually attend:

Middle:    Indian Springs Middle School
High:    Columbia City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  301

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.0%
Hispanic:
5.0%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Coesse School ranks worse than 54.4% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Whitley County Con Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.87. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92%), Hispanic (5%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Whitley County Con Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Coesse School is 12.9, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Whitley County Con Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Coesse School employs 23.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Coesse School is $9,407, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Whitley County Con Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Coesse School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Whitley County Con Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitley County Con Schools 170th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Coesse School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 77.66 151st 959 84.3%
2006 81.16 122nd 961 87.3%
2007 69.02 296th 985 69.9%
2008 80.55 128th 996 87.1%
2009 73.73 232nd 1003 76.9%
2010 75.64 205th 1009 79.7%
2011 64.57 390th 1025 62.0%
2012 71.66 264th 1015 74.0%
2013 70.40 294th 1035 71.6%
2014 71.21 274th 1036 73.6%
2015 70.62 282nd 1040 72.9%
2016 71.09 288th 1046 72.5%
2017 62.63 423rd 1033 59.1%
2018 45.08 650th 1027 36.7%
2019 51.15 557th 1031 46.0%
2021 66.99 331st 1016 67.4%
2022 58.46 439th 1020 57.0%
2023 45.48 584th 1016 42.5%
2024 47.87 549th 1010 45.6%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Coesse School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 293 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1992 257 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1993 259 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1994 274 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1995 265 3 0 5 0 n/a n/a 5 278
1996 265 3 0 5 0 n/a n/a 5 278
1997 395 2 0 3 3 n/a n/a 6 409
1998 399 3 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1999 396 2 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 405
2000 407 3 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2001 406 2 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2002 396 2 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2003 396 2 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2004 412 2 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 424
2005 310 2 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 318
2006 306 1 2 1 4 n/a n/a 0 314
2007 306 1 3 2 4 n/a n/a 6 322
2008 282 0 2 4 5 n/a n/a 6 299
2009 296 1 3 3 3 n/a n/a 13 319
2010 273 0 3 2 3 n/a n/a 11 292
2011 264 1 3 7 2 0 10 0 287
2012 253 1 3 7 1 0 11 0 276
2013 265 1 3 4 0 0 8 0 281
2014 277 2 3 5 0 0 8 0 295
2015 284 2 1 5 0 0 11 0 303
2016 261 2 1 7 0 0 15 0 286
2017 274 2 3 5 1 0 13 0 298
2018 286 1 4 10 1 0 12 0 314
2019 275 1 2 16 3 0 9 0 306
2020 275 0 2 19 2 0 7 0 305
2021 246 0 1 22 3 0 9 0 281
2022 242 1 1 13 3 0 7 0 267
2023 250 1 1 11 1 0 7 0 271
2024 277 1 1 15 0 0 7 0 301

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Coesse School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 299 19.6 15.2 4.7
1992 263 18.6 14.1 3.8
1993 264 17.9 14.7 5.7
1994 279 17.5 15.9 11.1
1995 278 17.9 15.5 8.8
1996 278 17.9 15.5 8.8
1997 409 22.6 18.1 13.4
1998 411 22.0 18.7 15.3
1999 405 23.3 17.4 21.7
2000 416 24.5 17.0 21.9
2001 418 24.4 17.1 17.9
2002 405 26.1 15.5 27.9
2003 405 26.1 15.5 27.9
2004 424 24.2 17.5 27.6
2005 318 18.0 17.7 17.3
2006 314 19.0 16.5 16.2
2007 322 n/a n/a 13
2008 299 17.3 17.3 18.8
2009 319 18.4 17.3 24.5
2010 292 17.8 16.4 24.2
2011 287 16.1 17.7 28.6
2012 276 18.0 15.3 30.8
2013 281 19.0 14.7 33.1
2014 295 20.0 14.7 27.8
2015 303 18.0 16.8 25.7
2016 286 18.0 15.8 25.5
2017 298 19.4 15.3 24.8
2018 314 21.3 14.6 27.4
2019 306 18.2 16.8 25.2
2020 305 18.0 16.9 28.5
2021 281 26.0 10.8 23.5
2022 267 15.5 17.2 24
2023 271 16.5 16.4 37.6
2024 301 23.1 12.9 50.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Coesse School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 299 19.6 15.2 4.7
1992 263 18.6 14.1 3.8
1993 264 17.9 14.7 5.7
1994 279 17.5 15.9 11.1
1995 278 17.9 15.5 8.8
1996 278 17.9 15.5 8.8
1997 409 22.6 18.1 13.4
1998 411 22.0 18.7 15.3
1999 405 23.3 17.4 21.7
2000 416 24.5 17.0 21.9
2001 418 24.4 17.1 17.9
2002 405 26.1 15.5 27.9
2003 405 26.1 15.5 27.9
2004 424 24.2 17.5 27.6
2005 318 18.0 17.7 17.3
2006 314 19.0 16.5 16.2
2007 322 n/a n/a 13
2008 299 17.3 17.3 18.8
2009 319 18.4 17.3 24.5
2010 292 17.8 16.4 24.2
2011 287 16.1 17.7 28.6
2012 276 18.0 15.3 30.8
2013 281 19.0 14.7 33.1
2014 295 20.0 14.7 27.8
2015 303 18.0 16.8 25.7
2016 286 18.0 15.8 25.5
2017 298 19.4 15.3 24.8
2018 314 21.3 14.6 27.4
2019 306 18.2 16.8 25.2
2020 305 18.0 16.9 28.5
2021 281 26.0 10.8 23.5
2022 267 15.5 17.2 24
2023 271 16.5 16.4 37.6
2024 301 23.1 12.9 50.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Coesse School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $247 (3.1%) $7,760 (96.9%) $8,008
2020 $223 (2.6%) $8,334 (97.4%) $8,557
2021 $426 (4.6%) $8,890 (95.4%) $9,315
2022 $385 (4.1%) $9,022 (95.9%) $9,407

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Coesse School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 557th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 584th of 1016 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Coesse School)49.161.2
 12.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Whitley County Con Schools)50.639
 11.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Coesse School)50.967.4
 16.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Whitley County Con Schools)5554
 1%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Coesse School)37.519.2
 18.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Whitley County Con Schools)44.535.2
 9.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Coesse School)48.227.7
 20.5%
   4th Grade Math (Whitley County Con Schools)56.339.6
 16.7%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Coesse School)53.629.8
 23.8%
   4th Grade Science (Whitley County Con Schools)53.644.8
 8.8%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Coesse School)4937
 12%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Whitley County Con Schools)42.436.6
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Coesse School)39.230.4
 8.8%
   5th Grade Math (Whitley County Con Schools)42.842.2
 0.6%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Coesse School)52.923.9
 29%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Whitley County Con Schools)47.133.6
 13.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students306271
 11.4%
African American11
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic1611
 31.3%
Pacific Islander00
White275250
 9.1%
Two or More Races97
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.2%37.6%
 12.5%


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Coesse School ranks 549th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Coesse School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Indian Springs Middle School
High : Columbia City High School

Students at Coesse School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 301 students attended Coesse School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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