C
Below Average
51/100

Jefferson Elementary School

📚 02 – 03 🏫 Elementary
📍 15 VANS AVE, Coldwater, MI 49036
Overall
C
51/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 31% · Math 42% proficient · 30th percentile in Michigan
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

51
Repit Score
out of 100
366
Students
enrolled
21.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%30/100reading 15th percentile, math 45th percentile among Michigan elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 64% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −11 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency31% (−15 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (+6 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White32%47%reading -23 pts, math -4 pts22nd percentile (list)
Low-income22%37%reading -14 pts, math +6 pts30th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 15 VANS AVE
City Coldwater
ZIP Code 49036
District 2610140
NCES School ID 261014004505
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49036

Understanding the community around Jefferson Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,498
Per Capita Income $29,570
Poverty Rate 10.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.5%
High School or Higher 89.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $145,600
Median Rent $918
Owner-Occupied 74.9%
Renter-Occupied 25.1%
View full data for ZIP 49036 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Jefferson Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.9%
Female 45.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 83.1%
Hispanic/Latino 11.2%
Two or More Races 3.0%
Black 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 366
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 51 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has 366 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.5:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School serve?
Jefferson Elementary School serves grades 02 – 03 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Jefferson Elementary School receive per student?
Jefferson Elementary School receives $13,740 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Jefferson Elementary School in 49036 ▼
Avg Home Value
$221,801
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,179
1-Year Change
+9.9%
% Renters
25.1%

Other Schools in 49036

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026