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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COLEMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 550276000313

Coleman Elementary

347 Business 141 N, Coleman, WI 54112 · (920) 897-2525 · Marinette County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL387 STUDENTS
Enrollment
387
Elementary
DISTRICT 247 · STATE 323
Student : Teacher
13.7:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.1:1 · STATE 14.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
42%
164 students
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
53
Kindergarten
50
Grade 1
54
Grade 2
56
Grade 3
50
Grade 4
57
Grade 5
67
Student demographics
White
87%
DISTRICT 87% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
9%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 15%
Black
1%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 9%
Two+
3%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 6%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
55%
Female
45%

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Test scores

Forward Exam 2024-25 . % Meeting or Advanced
English Language Arts
45.6%
WI avg 53.1% . -5.0pp since 2023
Math
41.5%
WI avg 54.8% . -11.7pp since 2023
Source: Forward Exam. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
51.7%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
51.6%
based on WI schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+0.0pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
387
+51 (+15%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.7:1
was 15.0:1
% White
87%
was 87%
% Hispanic
9%
was 10%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Coleman Elementary

Coleman Elementary operates as a mid-tier primary school in Coleman, Wisconsin, operated by Coleman School District. Current enrollment sits at 387 students spanning grades pre-K through 5.

Across the 3 schools in Coleman School District (741 students total), Coleman Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Coleman Elementary logs that the student body is overwhelmingly White (87%). The remainder comes out to 9% Hispanic, 3% multiracial.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 13.7:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 14.7:1, putting Coleman Elementary tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 42% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

After controlling for student poverty, Coleman Elementary tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 51.6% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 51.7%.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Marinette County put median household earnings sit near $63,809, about 20% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. Coleman Elementary is one of 22 public schools in Marinette County (combined enrollment of about 5,654 students).

Nearest neighbor: Coleman High, around 0.0 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Coleman Elementary. Among the 9 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Coleman Elementary ranks 6th on composite proficiency, behind the local average of 55.0%.

Coleman Elementary operates from a rural location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Coleman Elementary's enrollment has grew 15% since 2018, when it stood at 336 (now 387). The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 15.0:1 in 2018 to 13.7:1 today.

On the community side, members of the Coleman Elementary community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Marinette County at a glance

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Population
42,046
Census ACS
Median income
$63,809
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
22
5,654 students

Quick facts

School name
Coleman Elementary
District
Coleman School District
Address
347 Business 141 N, Coleman, WI 54112
Phone
(920) 897-2525
County
Marinette County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
387
Teachers (FTE)
28
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
164 (42%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
550276000313
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Coleman Elementary
How large is Coleman Elementary?
Coleman Elementary enrolls approximately 387 students in grades PK-05.
Is Coleman Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Coleman Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Coleman Elementary have?
Coleman Elementary employs 28 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.
How diverse is Coleman Elementary?
Coleman Elementary reports a student body of 87% White, 9% Hispanic, 1% Black, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Coleman Elementary?
Coleman Elementary is overseen by Coleman School District in Marinette County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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