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5 schools in Coldwater Community Schools

Michigan · 2,813 students · 1 city

5 public K-12 schools sit under Coldwater Community Schools in Michigan, serving roughly 2,813 students (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in Coldwater Community Schools

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,813
+58 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Coldwater Community Schools ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn MichiganIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,813#128 of 454#3,434 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
5#180 of 454N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
20.7:1#440 of 452#8,472 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
61.0%#149 of 454#2,760 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
34.9%#137 of 325#4,421 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Coldwater Community Schools

Since 2017-18, the 5 district schools that reported both years went from 2,825 to 2,813 students (unchanged) and from 134 to 136 full-time teachers (up 1%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Coldwater High SchoolColdwaterHigh09-12981
Legg Middle SchoolColdwaterMiddle06-08616
Larsen Elementary SchoolColdwaterElementaryKG-01463
Jefferson Elementary SchoolColdwaterElementary02-03378
Lakeland Elementary SchoolColdwaterElementary04-05375

About Coldwater Community Schools

Coldwater Community Schools maintains 5 public schools across Michigan, collectively teacheing roughly 2,813 students.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Coldwater Community Schools is made up of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, Coldwater Community Schools runs about 563 students per school, 39% above the state mean of roughly 406.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Coldwater Community Schools has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,755 students to 2,813.

On this page, the community for Coldwater Community Schools discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Coldwater Community Schools?
Coldwater Community Schools operates 5 public K-12 schools in Michigan, serving approximately 2,813 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Coldwater Community Schools?
Coldwater Community Schools includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Coldwater Community Schools?
Coldwater High School is the largest public school in Coldwater Community Schools by enrollment, with approximately 981 students.
What grade levels does Coldwater Community Schools serve?
Coldwater Community Schools serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 5 schools.