At a glance
Reported students
463
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–01
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
463
Larsen Elementary School: 463 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
17.1:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 434
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.1:1
What the reported data says about Larsen Elementary School
Larsen Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–01 in Coldwater. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Coldwater Community Schools. NCES reports 463 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (78.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.8%). English learners represent 32.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Larsen Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 32.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.2%
- Hispanic10.8%
- Black6.7%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Coldwater Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 02–03
378 reported students
Lakeland Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 04–05
375 reported students
Legg Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
616 reported students
Coldwater High School
High · Grades 09–12
981 reported students
Public schools near Larsen Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coldwater High School High · Coldwater Community Schools | 09–12 | 981 | 0.3 mi |
| Legg Middle School Middle · Coldwater Community Schools | 06–08 | 616 | 0.5 mi |
| Pansophia Academy Other · Charter · Pansophia Academy | KG–12 | 514 | 0.5 mi |
| Lakeland Elementary School Elementary · Coldwater Community Schools | 04–05 | 375 | 0.7 mi |
| Jefferson Elementary School Elementary · Coldwater Community Schools | 02–03 | 378 | 1.3 mi |
| Jennings Elementary School Elementary · Quincy Community Schools | PK–05 | 408 | 6.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Larsen Elementary School
What grades does Larsen Elementary School serve?
Larsen Elementary School reports grades PK–01 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Coldwater Community Schools.
How many students attend Larsen Elementary School?
Larsen Elementary School reported 463 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 434 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Larsen Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.1:1, based on 463 students and 27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Larsen Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Larsen Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Coldwater Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Larsen Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Larsen Elementary School in?
Larsen Elementary School is part of Coldwater Community Schools, based in Coldwater, MI, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Larsen Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Coldwater High School (0.3 mi), Legg Middle School (0.5 mi), Pansophia Academy (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.