C+
Average
65/100

Cole Academy East

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary Charter School
📍 2921 E COLEMAN RD, East Lansing, MI 48823
Overall
C+
65/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 49th percentile in Michigan
Resources
C+
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

65
Repit Score
out of 100
182
Students
enrolled
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%49/1000.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%67/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 54% 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 −2 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 proficiency50% (+4 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency50% (+13 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

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.

School Information

Address 2921 E COLEMAN RD
City East Lansing
ZIP Code 48823
District 2600079
NCES School ID 260007908857
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48823

Understanding the community around Cole Academy East helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $49,302
Per Capita Income $38,920
Poverty Rate 7.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.7%
High School or Higher 98.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $247,500
Median Rent $1,099
Owner-Occupied 44.3%
Renter-Occupied 55.7%
View full data for ZIP 48823 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Cole Academy East.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 34.6%
Hispanic/Latino 26.4%
Black 20.3%
Two or More Races 16.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 182
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Cole Academy East?
Cole Academy East has a Repit School Score of 65 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 Cole Academy East?
Cole Academy East has 182 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Cole Academy East serve?
Cole Academy East serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Cole Academy East receive per student?
Cole Academy East receives $11,525 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Cole Academy East in 48823 ▼
Avg Home Value
$331,532
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,304
1-Year Change
+6.9%
% Renters
55.7%

Other Schools in 48823

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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