Cole Academy East

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Cole Academy East ranks 785 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Cole Academy East is a public charter elementary school in East Lansing, Michigan, serving 180 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy district, which is ranked 462 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cole Academy East stands out for its diverse student population, with 33.33% White, 21.67% African American, 24.44% Hispanic, and 18.33% two or more races. This diversity is higher compared to nearby schools like Donley Elementary School and Marble School, which have larger White student populations. However, the school has faced challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 17.7% to 44.4%, significantly higher than the nearby Donley Elementary School (46.2%) and Marble School (28.3%).

Academically, Cole Academy East's performance, as measured by M-Step proficiency rates, is generally lower than the state and nearby East Lansing School District averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 33.3% of 3rd-grade students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.6%. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.11% to 53.89%, higher than the nearby Donley Elementary School (54.51%) and Marble School (40.27%). While Cole Academy East faces challenges, some nearby schools, such as Gier Park School and Pattengill School, have even lower academic proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

2921 E Coleman Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823-7324

(517) 580-3470

District: Cole Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
785^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,055

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 180

Racial breakdown:

White:

33.3%

Hispanic:

24.4%

African American:

21.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cole Academy East ranks worse than 52.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.9. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Cole Academy East is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (33.3%), Hispanic (24.4%), African American (21.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cole Academy East is 14.8. (See more...)

Compare Cole Academy East employs 12.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cole Academy East is $10,055.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cole Academy East:

SchoolDigger ranks Cole Academy East 785^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Cole Academy East in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Cole Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Cole Academy 462^nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cole Academy East

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Rank History for all students at Cole Academy East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	46.71	671^st	1344	50.1%
2023	38.22	884^th	1470	39.9%
2024	43.90	785^th	1486	47.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cole Academy East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.55	880^th	1350	34.8%
2024	34.97	903^rd	1381	34.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Cole Academy East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.19	935^th	1321	29.2%
2024	28.88	971^st	1342	27.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Cole Academy East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.78	802^nd	1334	39.9%
2024	51.20	617^th	1347	54.2%

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Rank History for White students at Cole Academy East

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.30	594^th	1198	50.4%
2024	60.24	452^nd	1204	62.5%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cole Academy East

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	22	11	0	6	0	3	42
2020	42	30	1	22	1	20	116
2021	76	36	1	38	2	27	180
2022	73	31	1	42	2	29	178
2023	60	39	2	44	2	33	180

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 Cole Academy East

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	42	5.5	7.6	47.6
2020	116	9.0	12.8	59.5
2021	180	12.9	13.9	51.1
2022	178	14.6	12.1	51.7
2023	180	12.1	14.8	53.9

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 Cole Academy East

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	42	5.5	7.6	47.6
2020	116	9.0	12.8	59.5
2021	180	12.9	13.9	51.1
2022	178	14.6	12.1	51.7
2023	180	12.1	14.8	53.9

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 Cole Academy East

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$68 (0.5%)	$12,604 (99.5%)	$12,672
2020	$43 (0.6%)	$7,752 (99.4%)	$7,795
2021	$1,629 (19.2%)	$6,861 (80.8%)	$8,490
2022	$1,203 (12.1%)	$8,703 (87.8%)	$9,907
2023	$1,789 (17.8%)	$8,266 (82.2%)	$10,055

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cole Academy East

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	42	180	328.6%
African American	11	39	254.5%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	6	44	633.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	22	60	172.7%
Two or More Races	3	33	1000%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.6%	53.9%	6.3%

Schools Near Cole Academy East

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cole Academy East	Public, Charter	K-5	2921 E Coleman Rd	East Lansing	48823	Ingham County	Cole Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(517) 580-3470	180	12	14.8	53.9%	60 (33.3%)	39 (21.7%)	44 (24.4%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (18.3%)	43.9	785^th of 1486 public elementary schools	47.2%		38.2	884^th of 1470 public elementary schools	39.9%	99			33.3	45.2	40.0			39.3	25.8	30.0			40.0		22.5		$10,055	$1,789	$8,266
Post Oak School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	2320 Post Oak Ln	Lansing	48912	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(517) 755-1610	315	18	17.1	67.0%	110 (34.9%)	61 (19.4%)	83 (26.3%)	21 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (12.7%)	45.2	760^th of 1486 public elementary schools	48.9%		45	767^th of 1470 public elementary schools	47.8%	7	57.1		50.0	58.1	47.3	31.4	31.6	38.6	32.6	23.6	20.0	36.8	38.2	35.7	12.7	28.6	$16,212	$5,005	$11,207
Robert L Green Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1811 Pinecrest Dr	East Lansing	48823	Ingham County	East Lansing School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 333-7870	302	19	15.9	42.1%	166 (55.0%)	47 (15.6%)	28 (9.3%)	26 (8.6%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (10.6%)	71.9	377^th of 1486 public elementary schools	74.6%		78.4	268^th of 1470 public elementary schools	81.8%	109			54.3	64.3	48.8			54.3	59.5	30.2			58.1		27.9		$13,699	$1,361	$12,338
Ingham Independent School District (Isd) ASD Programs	Public	PK, KG-8	1811 Pinecrest Dr	East Lansing	48823	Ingham County	Ingham Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(517) 244-1247	14	3	4.6	64.3%	12 (85.7%)	1 (7.1%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Whitehills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	621 Pebblebrook Ln	East Lansing	48823	Ingham County	East Lansing School District	No	No	No	No	(517) 333-7900	289	18	16.0	27.3%	188 (65.1%)	24 (8.3%)	37 (12.8%)	16 (5.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.0%)	92.5	71^st of 1486 public elementary schools	95.2%		80.1	250^th of 1470 public elementary schools	83.0%	179			70.5	74.0	75.6			75.0	74.0	65.9			75.6		29.3		$13,664	$1,068	$12,596
Glencairn School	Public	PK, KG-5	939 N Harrison Rd	East Lansing	48823	Ingham County	East Lansing School District	No	No	No	No	(517) 333-7930	299	17	17.1	25.8%	197 (65.9%)	32 (10.7%)	29 (9.7%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (12.0%)	77.2	298^th of 1486 public elementary schools	79.9%		76.8	302^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	79.5%	4			58.5	62.5	57.1			52.5	58.9	54.4			47.4		28.1		$13,189	$1,441	$11,748
Gier Park School	Public	PK, KG-4	401 E Gier St	Lansing	48906	Clinton County	Lansing Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 755-1360	272	17	15.9	97.1%	76 (27.9%)	70 (25.7%)	67 (24.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (21.3%)	7.6	1399^th of 1486 public elementary schools	5.9%					(n/a)			12.2	15.8				14.3	10.3								$17,431	$5,789	$11,642
Pattengill School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	815 N Fairview Ave	Lansing	48912	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(517) 755-1130	600	34	17.6	88.5%	156 (26.0%)	146 (24.3%)	175 (29.2%)	12 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	108 (18.0%)	22.7	1133^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	23.8%		17.2	1203^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	18.2%	70	34.0	13.7	16.2	38.0	27.0	27.2	13.9	18.7	31.0	16.0	15.9	9.8	24.0	18.9		9.4	$17,325	$7,242	$10,083
Donley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2961 E Lake Lansing Rd	East Lansing	48823	Ingham County	East Lansing School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 333-7370	266	20	13.4	54.5%	120 (45.1%)	50 (18.8%)	40 (15.0%)	20 (7.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (13.2%)	48.3	725^th of 1486 public elementary schools	51.2%		37.5	889^th of 1470 public elementary schools	39.5%	164			63.4	35.3	40.5			69.0	19.6	32.6			32.6		18.6		$16,903	$2,214	$14,689
Marble School	Public	PK, KG-5	729 N Hagadorn Rd	East Lansing	48823	Ingham County	East Lansing School District	No	No	No	No	(517) 333-7860	298	20	15.2	40.3%	174 (58.4%)	45 (15.1%)	33 (11.1%)	9 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (12.1%)	68.2	436^th of 1486 public elementary schools	70.7%		66.2	454^th of 1470 public elementary schools	69.1%	18			46.0	52.2	51.0			62.0	43.5	47.1			52.9		23.5		$13,608	$1,192	$12,416

Frequently Asked Questions about Cole Academy East

Is Cole Academy East a good school?

Cole Academy East ranks 785^th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cole Academy East?

In the 2022-23 school year, 180 students attended Cole Academy East.

What is the racial makeup of Cole Academy East?

Students at Cole Academy East are 33% White, 24% Hispanic, 22% African American, 18% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

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