Summary:
Cole Academy is a public charter elementary school located in Lansing, Michigan, serving 174 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 20.11% White, 39.08% African American, 20.11% Hispanic, 1.15% Asian, 1.72% Native American, and 17.82% two or more races.
While Cole Academy's student population is diverse, the school is facing several challenges. It has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 13.2% in 2018-2019 to 31.1% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Cavanaugh School (89.0%) and Lyons School (75.8%). Additionally, the school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step proficiency rates, is consistently lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 10.71%, compared to the state average of 39.6%. Furthermore, Cole Academy has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 66.67% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools.
Despite the challenges, there are some interesting findings about Cole Academy. While the school's overall performance is low, there are notable disparities in academic performance among different racial groups. For instance, in 2021-2022, the school's African American students ranked 12th out of 158 Michigan elementary schools, indicating strong performance within this subgroup. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from being ranked 663 out of 1,408 Michigan elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 1,293 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. When compared to nearby schools, such as Windemere Park Charter Academy, Cole Academy's performance is generally lower across various metrics, including academic achievement, chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic status.
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Detail:
Public, Charter K-5
District:
Cole Academy
SchoolDigger Rank:
1293rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,190
Student/teacher ratio: 22.0
Number of students: 174
Racial breakdown:
African American:
39.1%
White:
20.1%
Hispanic:
20.1%
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Two or more races:
17.8%
American Indian:
1.7%
Asian:
1.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.7%
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