Larsen Elementary School

www.coldwaterschools.org

463 Students

Elementary School K - 1st

School Overview

Larsen Elementary School is a public school located in Coldwater, Michigan, serving as part of the Coldwater Community Schools district. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the early elementary grades, focusing on core academic development, literacy, and social-emotional growth. As part of a smaller community-focused district, Larsen Elementary emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where educators work to create a structured yet nurturing setting for young learners.

Beyond standard academics, the school utilizes the broader resources of the Coldwater Community Schools network to offer a consistent curriculum and access to district-wide educational tools. Its location on Parkhurst Avenue places it centrally within the community, making it a primary hub for families in the area. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active web presence via the district website, which serves as a centralized portal for school calendars, policy information, and communication between faculty and families.

463

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Larsen Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	362
Hispanic	50
Black	31
Asian	6
Two or More	14

White
362 (78.2%)
Hispanic
50 (10.8%)
Black
31 (6.7%)
Two or More
14 (3.0%)
Asian
6 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Coldwater Community Schools
Phone:	(517)279-5960
Website:	http://www.coldwaterschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 1st
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	288
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 265

Grade 1 198