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Coolspring Elementary School

Summary:

Coolspring Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-6 in Michigan City, Indiana, which is part of the Michigan City Area Schools district. The school has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, dropping from 640 in 2013-2014 to 751 in the current 2023-2024 school year.

Coolspring Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that has shifted over the past few years, currently at 50.42% White, 36.13% African American, 8.4% Hispanic, and 4.62% two or more races. The school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, with 30.9% of students chronically absent in the current school year. Academically, Coolspring's test scores are generally below the state and district averages, with only 26.15% of students proficient or better in ILEARN/English Language Arts and 30.77% proficient or better in math, compared to 27.89% and 27.48% respectively for the Michigan City Area Schools district. Additionally, 74.37% of Coolspring's students receive free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools in the Michigan City Area Schools district, such as Springfield Elementary and Marsh Elementary, Coolspring's performance is generally lower. When compared to higher-performing schools outside the district, such as Westville Elementary and F. Willard Crichfield Elementary, Coolspring's proficiency rates and chronic absenteeism rates are significantly worse. Despite the higher per-student spending at Coolspring, the school's student-teacher ratio has remained relatively high, suggesting that the additional funding may not be translating into improved student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-6

 9121 W 300 N
       Michigan City, IN  46360

(219) 873-2073

District: Michigan City Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
751st of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,257 Help


Students who attend Coolspring Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Barker Middle School
High:    Michigan City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  238

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.4%
African American:
36.1%
Hispanic:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Coolspring Elementary School ranks worse than 74.4% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 6th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Michigan City Area Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.27. (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 Coolspring Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Michigan City Area Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (50.4%), African American (36.1%), Hispanic (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Michigan City Area Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Coolspring Elementary School is 14.8, which is the 2nd best among 8 elementary schools in the Michigan City Area Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Coolspring Elementary School is $13,257, which is the 3rd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Michigan City Area Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Michigan City Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Michigan City Area Schools 272nd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Coolspring Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 31.87 755th 959 21.3%
2006 30.53 762nd 961 20.7%
2007 38.27 716th 985 27.3%
2008 40.55 705th 996 29.2%
2009 42.75 682nd 1003 32.0%
2010 69.47 316th 1009 68.7%
2011 72.60 254th 1025 75.2%
2012 51.32 588th 1015 42.1%
2013 59.66 480th 1035 53.6%
2014 49.15 640th 1036 38.2%
2015 31.59 796th 1040 23.5%
2016 38.39 748th 1046 28.5%
2017 29.41 806th 1033 22.0%
2018 24.46 836th 1027 18.6%
2019 35.39 720th 1031 30.2%
2021 48.38 567th 1016 44.2%
2022 49.57 554th 1020 45.7%
2023 35.76 676th 1016 33.5%
2024 27.27 751st 1010 25.6%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Coolspring Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 403 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1989 379 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1990 374 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1991 395 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1992 414 14 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1993 395 8 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1994 382 12 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1995 306 6 4 1 0 n/a n/a 4 321
1996 306 6 4 1 0 n/a n/a 4 321
1997 300 7 3 1 0 n/a n/a 1 312
1998 300 13 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1999 335 16 7 2 2 n/a n/a 0 362
2000 340 23 9 5 4 n/a n/a 0 381
2001 336 20 11 7 3 n/a n/a 0 377
2002 320 22 6 10 2 n/a n/a 0 360
2003 320 22 6 10 2 n/a n/a 0 360
2004 337 11 5 7 2 n/a n/a 0 362
2005 345 65 6 21 1 n/a n/a 0 438
2006 329 60 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2007 327 62 5 24 1 n/a n/a 29 448
2008 295 53 3 25 1 n/a n/a 32 409
2009 259 50 5 22 1 n/a n/a 36 373
2010 257 52 4 22 1 n/a n/a 36 372
2011 212 60 4 26 2 0 24 0 328
2012 218 66 4 28 1 0 27 0 344
2013 178 41 5 22 0 0 21 0 267
2014 170 38 6 23 0 0 13 0 250
2015 161 106 6 33 0 0 16 0 322
2016 156 116 3 27 0 0 22 0 324
2017 157 107 4 25 0 0 23 0 316
2018 140 119 4 20 0 0 19 0 302
2019 145 111 2 21 0 0 23 0 302
2020 131 111 2 21 0 0 20 0 285
2021 134 112 4 21 0 0 19 0 290
2022 145 105 3 25 0 0 16 0 294
2023 120 86 1 20 0 0 11 0 238

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 Coolspring Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 409 22.4 18.2 4.4
1989 384 22.2 17.2 3.1
1990 380 19.2 19.7 2.1
1991 401 20.1 19.9 4.2
1992 436 20.5 21.2 8.9
1993 414 21.5 19.3 7
1994 398 22.8 17.5 7.8
1995 321 18.6 17.3 7.3
1996 321 18.6 17.3 7.3
1997 312 18.2 17.1 8.7
1998 317 16.8 18.9 11.4
1999 362 18.5 19.6 17.1
2000 381 21.5 17.7 19.2
2001 377 23.1 16.3 18
2002 360 21.6 16.7 25.3
2003 360 21.6 16.7 25.3
2004 362 20.5 17.7 21.3
2005 438 24.8 17.7 32.6
2006 406 20.6 19.7 32.8
2007 448 n/a n/a 41.8
2008 409 22.3 18.3 44.8
2009 373 23.0 16.2 54.3
2010 372 21.5 17.2 64.3
2011 328 15.2 21.5 51.2
2012 344 17.6 19.5 53.2
2013 267 17.5 15.2 51.7
2014 250 18.0 13.8 52.4
2015 322 18.0 17.8 62.1
2016 324 20.0 16.2 65.7
2017 316 18.0 17.5 63
2018 302 19.0 15.8 65.6
2019 302 19.0 15.8 71.9
2020 285 21.0 13.5 67.7
2021 290 50.6 5.7 71.7
2022 294 19.1 15.3 71.8
2023 238 16.0 14.8 74.4

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 Coolspring Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 409 22.4 18.2 4.4
1989 384 22.2 17.2 3.1
1990 380 19.2 19.7 2.1
1991 401 20.1 19.9 4.2
1992 436 20.5 21.2 8.9
1993 414 21.5 19.3 7
1994 398 22.8 17.5 7.8
1995 321 18.6 17.3 7.3
1996 321 18.6 17.3 7.3
1997 312 18.2 17.1 8.7
1998 317 16.8 18.9 11.4
1999 362 18.5 19.6 17.1
2000 381 21.5 17.7 19.2
2001 377 23.1 16.3 18
2002 360 21.6 16.7 25.3
2003 360 21.6 16.7 25.3
2004 362 20.5 17.7 21.3
2005 438 24.8 17.7 32.6
2006 406 20.6 19.7 32.8
2007 448 n/a n/a 41.8
2008 409 22.3 18.3 44.8
2009 373 23.0 16.2 54.3
2010 372 21.5 17.2 64.3
2011 328 15.2 21.5 51.2
2012 344 17.6 19.5 53.2
2013 267 17.5 15.2 51.7
2014 250 18.0 13.8 52.4
2015 322 18.0 17.8 62.1
2016 324 20.0 16.2 65.7
2017 316 18.0 17.5 63
2018 302 19.0 15.8 65.6
2019 302 19.0 15.8 71.9
2020 285 21.0 13.5 67.7
2021 290 50.6 5.7 71.7
2022 294 19.1 15.3 71.8
2023 238 16.0 14.8 74.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Coolspring Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $841 (8.8%) $8,668 (91.2%) $9,508
2020 $956 (9.3%) $9,270 (90.7%) $10,226
2021 $1,207 (10.9%) $9,896 (89.1%) $11,103
2022 $1,746 (13.2%) $11,511 (86.8%) $13,257

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Coolspring Elementary 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 720th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 676th of 1016 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Coolspring Elementary School)45.220.5
 24.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan City Area Schools)40.823.1
 17.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Coolspring Elementary School)64.327.3
 37%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan City Area Schools)58.736.5
 22.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Coolspring Elementary School)3121.4
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan City Area Schools)36.726.4
 10.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Coolspring Elementary School)5025
 25%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan City Area Schools)51.738.1
 13.6%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Coolspring Elementary School)3110.7
 20.3%
   4th Grade Science (Michigan City Area Schools)33.221.1
 12.1%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Coolspring Elementary School)26.244
 17.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan City Area Schools)32.828.8
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Coolspring Elementary School)28.640
 11.4%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan City Area Schools)3630.4
 5.6%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Coolspring Elementary School)11.920
 8.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan City Area Schools)20.217.7
 2.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Coolspring Elementary School)44.440
 4.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan City Area Schools)37.930.6
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Coolspring Elementary School)61.156.7
 4.4%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan City Area Schools)43.728.1
 15.6%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Coolspring Elementary School)19.430
 10.6%
   6th Grade Science (Michigan City Area Schools)2921.6
 7.4%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students302238
 21.2%
African American11186
 22.5%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic2120
 4.8%
Pacific Islander00
White145120
 17.2%
Two or More Races2311
 52.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.9%74.4%
 2.5%

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Coolspring Elementary School ranks 751st of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Coolspring Elementary School are 50% White, 36% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 238 students attended Coolspring Elementary School.

Students who attend Coolspring Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Barker Middle School
High : Michigan City High School


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