Cole Academy East vs Whitehills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cole Academy East
East Lansing · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
148 students
Whitehills Elementary School
East Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
| Measure | Cole Academy East East Lansing, Michigan | Whitehills Elementary School East Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #683 of 1,581 | #100 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #24593 of 50,301 | #5703 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 148 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 148 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 77% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| city | East Lansing | East Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitehills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 50.8).
- •Whitehills Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 54.1%).
- •Whitehills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.4).
- •Whitehills Elementary School is the larger school with 286 students compared with 148.
- •Cole Academy East is a charter school while Whitehills Elementary School is a public 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 Cole Academy East better than Whitehills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Whitehills Elementary School ranks higher (78.8 vs 50.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cole Academy East and Whitehills Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between East Lansing and East Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cole Academy East: 148. Whitehills Elementary School: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cole Academy East and Whitehills Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Cole Academy East is 683rd of 1,581 and Whitehills Elementary School is 100th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).