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Cole Academy

At a glance

427^thof 613 Michigan districts▲ 35

Better than 30% of Michigan districts

Elementary 2Grades K-5

1915 W Mount Hope Ave
Lansing, MI 48910-2434·(517) 372-0038·All Michigan district rankings →

Statewide performance 2017–2025

2025: better than 30.3% of districts

Schools

303

Students

Top rankedCole Academy East978^th of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools

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Summary:

The Cole Academy district in Michigan operates two elementary schools: Cole Academy East and Cole Academy. Both schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and face significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance across core subjects compared to state averages.

Neither Cole Academy East nor Cole Academy stand out as high-performing schools. Proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies are well below the Michigan state averages, with only around 30% of students meeting proficiency standards in many grade levels and subjects. Both schools also struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, with nearly 30% of students being chronically absent.

Socioeconomic challenges appear to be a significant factor, as both schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Additionally, the schools have similar per-student spending, suggesting that additional resources alone may not be the sole solution. Addressing the complex issues facing the Cole Academy district will likely require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, improved attendance, and a focus on enhancing the overall educational experience for students.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				M-Step English Language Arts (2025)			M-Step Math (2025)			M-Step Science (2025)	M-Step Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cole Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1915 W Mount Hope Ave	Lansing	48910	Ingham County	Cole Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(517) 372-0038	155	6	25.8	66.5%	29 (18.7%)	59 (38.1%)	38 (24.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (18.1%)								(n/a)	20.8			25.0					$10,638	$1,785	$8,853
Cole Academy East	Public, Charter	K-5	2921 E Coleman Rd	East Lansing	48823	Clinton County	Cole Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(517) 580-3470	148	9	16.4	54.1%	44 (29.7%)	38 (25.7%)	43 (29.1%)	3 (2.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (12.2%)	32.1	978^th of 1488 public elementary schools	34.3%		43.9	785^th of 1486 public elementary schools	47.2%	193		30.8	38.5	15.0	38.5	26.9	26.9	23.1	$11,539	$896	$10,643

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lansing Public School District	0.47 mi	32	526^th
Holly Park Academy	0.88 mi	1	448^th
Ingham Independent School District (Isd)	1.08 mi	13
Waverly Community Schools	1.59 mi	6	484^th
Windemere Park Charter Academy	2.19 mi	1	335^th

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

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