Bath Elementary School vs Cole Academy East
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bath Elementary School
Bath · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students
Cole Academy East
East Lansing · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
148 students
| Measure | Bath Elementary School Bath, Michigan | Cole Academy East East Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #685 of 1,581 | #683 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #24726 of 50,301 | #24593 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 473 | 148 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.5% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | – |
| Math proficiency | 45% | – |
| city | Bath | East Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.6 vs 50.8).
- •Bath Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 54.1%).
- •Cole Academy East does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.5).
- •Bath Elementary School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 148.
- •Bath Elementary School is a public school while Cole Academy East is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bath Elementary School better than Cole Academy East?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bath Elementary School and Cole Academy East?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Bath and East Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bath Elementary School: 473. Cole Academy East: 148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bath Elementary School and Cole Academy East rank in Michigan?
Bath Elementary School is 685th of 1,581 and Cole Academy East is 683rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).