Coloma Elementary School

www.ccs.coloma.org

356 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Coloma Elementary School, located at 262 West Street in Coloma, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Coloma Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing core academic skills while promoting social and emotional development. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for their transition into the middle school years while encouraging a love for learning and community engagement.

As a community-focused institution, Coloma Elementary places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and local stakeholders. The school utilizes its facilities to provide a structured yet nurturing atmosphere, often incorporating extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Its location in Coloma reflects its role as a key community hub, striving to provide equitable educational experiences that help students build a strong foundation for future academic and personal success.

356

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coloma Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	68
Black	29
Two or More	40
American Indian	2

White
217 (61.0%)
Hispanic
68 (19.1%)
Two or More
40 (11.2%)
Black
29 (8.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Coloma Community Schools
Phone:	(269)468-2420
Website:	http://www.ccs.coloma.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 95

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 87