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Coolspring Elementary School

9121 W 300 N
Michigan City, IN 46360
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 217 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Coolspring Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 217 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 50% in IN
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Coolspring Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Coolspring Elementary School's student population of 217 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

Coolspring Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coolspring Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#718 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
50-54%
38%
35-39%
41%
20-24%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
35%
13%
White
47%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coolspring Elementary School's ranking?
Coolspring Elementary School is ranked #718 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Coolspring Elementary School often compared to?
Coolspring Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marsh Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Coolspring Elementary School?
217 students attend Coolspring Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Coolspring Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coolspring Elementary School?
Coolspring Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Coolspring Elementary School offer ?
Coolspring Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coolspring Elementary School part of?
Coolspring Elementary School is part of Michigan City Area Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 217 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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