Cole Academy East
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025East Lansing, Michigan 48823 · Cole Academy
#683 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#24593 of 50,301 nationally
About Cole Academy East
Cole Academy East is a charter elementary located in East Lansing, in the Cole Academy school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 148 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 683rd of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (41th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 148.
There are 9 schools in East Lansing; Cole Academy East ranks 8th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)54.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cole Academy East by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Cole Academy East
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Post Oak School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
430 students · 2.0 km away
Robert L Green Elementary
East Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
273 students · 2.4 km away
Whitehills Elementary School
East Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students · 3.3 km away
Sheridan Road
Lansing · Public middle · Grades 5–8
356 students · 3.4 km away
Glencairn School
East Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
298 students · 3.6 km away
Pattengill School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
706 students · 3.8 km away
Gier Park School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
316 students · 3.8 km away
East Lansing High School
East Lansing · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,231 students · 4.0 km away
Eastern High School
Lansing · Public high · Grades 9–12
798 students · 4.2 km away
Donley Elementary School
East Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
Charter elementary schools in Michigan with a comparable Enrollment.
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150 students
Old Mission Peninsula School
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146 students
North Star Montessori Academy
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145 students
American Montessori Academy Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cole Academy East a good school?
Cole Academy East has a Success Index (US) of 50.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #683 of 1,581 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cole Academy East rank in Michigan?
Cole Academy East ranks #683 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #24593 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cole Academy East?
Cole Academy East had 148 students in 2025.
Is Cole Academy East a elementary school or a high school?
Cole Academy East is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Cole Academy East?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cole Academy East; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.