Cole Academy

Public, Charter K-6

 1915 W Mount Hope Ave
       Lansing, MI  48910-2434


(517) 372-0038

District: Cole Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1306th of 1,470 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,634 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  22.0 Help
Number of students:  174

Racial breakdown:

African American:
39.1%
White:
20.1%
Hispanic:
20.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.7% Help


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Compare Details Cole Academy ranks worse than 88.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.49. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Cole Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (39.1%), Hispanic (20.1%), White (20.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cole Academy is 22. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cole Academy is $7,634.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cole Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Cole Academy 1306th of 1470 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Cole Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Cole Academy 487th of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cole Academy

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Rank History for all students at Cole Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.38 1036th 1545 32.9%
2007 31.85 1293rd 1565 17.4%
2008 26.88 1356th 1577 14.0%
2009 34.46 1294th 1589 18.6%
2010 71.26 472nd 1552 69.6%
2011 60.97 756th 1552 51.3%
2012 46.50 921st 1566 41.2%
2013 47.19 895th 1563 42.7%
2014 46.25 895th 1533 41.6%
2015 49.62 838th 1580 47.0%
2016 44.33 885th 1548 42.8%
2017 49.49 697th 1466 52.5%
2018 60.14 614th 1448 57.6%
2019 50.01 663rd 1408 52.9%
2021 32.16 789th 1153 31.6%
2022 27.93 959th 1344 28.6%
2023 10.49 1306th 1470 11.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cole Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.07 565th 1397 59.6%
2019 46.00 614th 1134 45.9%
2022 23.63 884th 1099 19.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Cole Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.18 506th 1443 64.9%
2023 14.77 1156th 1321 12.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Cole Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.81 722nd 1446 50.1%
2023 32.56 884th 1334 33.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Cole Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.51 54th 475 88.6%
2022 85.95 12th 158 92.4%
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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.

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by a parent
Monday, September 12, 2016

Open Quote Great school! Caring teachers/faculty. Challenging curriculum. My Son struggled at his previous school. After enrolling at Cole Academy, his grades improved dramatically and his excitement for school has never been higher. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, July 24, 2014

Open Quote Love this school! The principal, Mr. Shaunessy, is EXCELLENT. My son has had a very positive experience here. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cole Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 21 13 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 41
1996 21 13 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 41
1997 23 15 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 43
1998 36 34 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 76
1999 44 41 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 88
2000 41 41 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 91
2001 74 74 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 170
2002 70 88 1 12 1 n/a n/a 5 177
2003 70 88 1 12 1 n/a n/a 5 177
2004 81 89 2 14 1 n/a n/a 2 189
2005 67 84 3 18 1 n/a n/a 0 173
2006 41 50 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 108
2007 62 62 5 21 0 n/a n/a 11 161
2008 60 53 4 14 n/a n/a n/a 7 138
2009 56 43 7 17 0 n/a n/a 9 132
2010 48 56 4 14 0 n/a n/a 10 132
2011 64 69 1 18 0 0 19 0 171
2012 64 70 0 25 3 0 13 0 175
2013 76 80 1 21 1 0 14 0 193
2014 69 68 2 36 2 0 18 0 195
2015 81 60 3 36 2 0 25 0 207
2016 76 51 3 41 2 1 31 0 205
2017 83 51 3 38 2 0 33 0 210
2018 66 56 4 43 0 0 40 0 209
2019 60 100 10 34 2 0 4 0 210
2020 56 97 7 32 2 0 16 0 210
2021 39 104 3 42 2 0 19 0 209
2022 36 103 2 35 2 0 27 0 205
2023 35 68 2 35 3 0 31 0 174

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 41 3.0 13.7 0
1996 41 3.0 13.7 0
1997 43 2.0 21.5 0
1998 76 6.0 12.7 30.3
1999 88 6.0 14.7 44.3
2000 91 5.0 18.2 41.8
2001 170 10.0 17.0 50.6
2002 177 n/a n/a 52.3
2003 177 n/a n/a 52.3
2004 189 10.8 17.5 53.5
2005 173 10.7 16.2 52.6
2006 108 9.0 12.0 79.6
2007 161 8.0 20.1 62.7
2008 138 8.0 17.3 60.3
2009 132 8.0 16.5 71.5
2010 132 8.0 16.5 78.7
2011 171 9.0 19.0 73.1
2012 175 9.0 19.4 73.1
2013 193 9.0 21.4 69.4
2014 195 10.0 19.5 66.7
2015 207 12.0 17.2 64.3
2016 205 10.0 20.5 58.5
2017 210 10.5 20.0 55.7
2018 209 9.5 22.0 56.9
2019 210 9.5 22.1 53.8
2020 210 4.0 52.5 59.5
2021 209 10.1 20.6 60.8
2022 205 9.9 20.7 60.5
2023 174 7.9 22.0 66.7

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 41 3.0 13.7 0
1996 41 3.0 13.7 0
1997 43 2.0 21.5 0
1998 76 6.0 12.7 30.3
1999 88 6.0 14.7 44.3
2000 91 5.0 18.2 41.8
2001 170 10.0 17.0 50.6
2002 177 n/a n/a 52.3
2003 177 n/a n/a 52.3
2004 189 10.8 17.5 53.5
2005 173 10.7 16.2 52.6
2006 108 9.0 12.0 79.6
2007 161 8.0 20.1 62.7
2008 138 8.0 17.3 60.3
2009 132 8.0 16.5 71.5
2010 132 8.0 16.5 78.7
2011 171 9.0 19.0 73.1
2012 175 9.0 19.4 73.1
2013 193 9.0 21.4 69.4
2014 195 10.0 19.5 66.7
2015 207 12.0 17.2 64.3
2016 205 10.0 20.5 58.5
2017 210 10.5 20.0 55.7
2018 209 9.5 22.0 56.9
2019 210 9.5 22.1 53.8
2020 210 4.0 52.5 59.5
2021 209 10.1 20.6 60.8
2022 205 9.9 20.7 60.5
2023 174 7.9 22.0 66.7

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $354 (5.3%) $6,359 (94.7%) $6,712
2020 $421 (7.0%) $5,587 (93.0%) $6,008
2021 $912 (13.4%) $5,895 (86.6%) $6,807
2022 $1,026 (13.4%) $6,609 (86.6%) $7,634

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cole Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 663rd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1306th of 1470 Elementary schools
 41.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cole Academy)44.814.3
 30.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cole Academy)44.823
 21.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Cole Academy)41.417.9
 23.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Cole Academy)41.427.9
 13.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cole Academy)37.917.2
 20.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cole Academy)37.929.9
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Cole Academy)34.510.3
 24.2%
   4th Grade Math (Cole Academy)34.525
 9.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cole Academy)46.720
 26.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cole Academy)46.727.5
 19.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Cole Academy)45.216
 29.2%
   5th Grade Math (Cole Academy)45.215
 30.2%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cole Academy)6037.5
 22.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Cole Academy)6037.5
 22.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.6
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students210174
 17.1%
African American10068
 32%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian102
 80%
Hispanic3435
 2.9%
Pacific Islander00
White6035
 41.7%
Two or More Races431
 675%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.8%66.7%
 12.9%


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Cole Academy ranks in the bottom 11.2% of Michigan elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 174 students attended Cole Academy.

Students at Cole Academy are 39% African American, 20% White, 20% Hispanic, 18% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.


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