COLON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Colon Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Colon Community School District school district, located in COLON, MI with about 244 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Colon Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Colon Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in the small village of Colon, Michigan, famously known as the "Magic Capital of the World." As part of the Colon Community School District, the elementary school serves as a foundational hub for the local community, focusing on providing a supportive and structured learning environment for young students. The school emphasizes core academic competencies while fostering the social and emotional development necessary for students to succeed as they transition into the higher grade levels of the district.

The school’s website, which serves as a central communication platform for families, reflects its commitment to transparency and community involvement. It offers resources such as school calendars, staff directories, and information regarding extracurricular activities and district policies. By maintaining close ties with the tight-knit Colon community, the school aims to create a partnership between educators and parents, ensuring that each student receives a well-rounded educational experience tailored to the values and needs of the local area.

For more information, contact Colon Elementary School at (269) 432-2121 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

328 EAST STATE ST
COLON, MI 49040-9301
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COLON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in COLON, MI with about 244 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
244
Teachers:
16.31
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 244 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending COLON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
93.9%
Hispanic/Latino
4.1%
Two or more races
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.4%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.