Coolspring Elementary School

(219)873-2073

249 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Coolspring Elementary School, located in Michigan City, Indiana, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community within the Michigan City Area Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically and socially. By prioritizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, Coolspring aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and personal growth.

Beyond its academic focus, Coolspring Elementary is known for cultivating a strong sense of community engagement and character development. The school typically offers a range of extracurricular opportunities and extracurricular activities designed to nurture student interests outside the classroom. With a dedicated staff and a focus on collaboration between teachers, parents, and students, the school strives to create a positive atmosphere that encourages curiosity, responsibility, and a lifelong passion for learning.

249

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coolspring Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	32
Black	85
Asian	2
Two or More	17

White
113 (45.4%)
Black
85 (34.1%)
Hispanic
32 (12.9%)
Two or More
17 (6.8%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Michigan City Area Schools
Phone:	(219)873-2073
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 26