Colon Elementary School

www.colonschools.org

242 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

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.

242

Total Students

16.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	3
Black	7
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
228 (94.2 %)
Black
7 (2.9 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.2 %)
Two or More
3 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Colon Community School District
Phone:	(269)432-2121
Website:	http://www.colonschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 49

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 37