Colon Elementary School vs Hale Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 167 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colon Elementary School
Colon · Public elementary · Grades K–8
223 students
Hale Creek Elementary School
Romulus · Public elementary · Grades K–5
223 students
| Measure | Colon Elementary School Colon, Michigan | Hale Creek Elementary School Romulus, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #711 of 1,581 | #1405 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #25423 of 50,301 | #47065 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 223 | 223 |
| Enrollment | 223 | 223 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | Colon | Romulus |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 16.1).
- •Colon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Colon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Colon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.5% vs 90.1%).
- •Colon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.9).
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 Colon Elementary School better than Hale Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Colon Elementary School ranks higher (49.6 vs 16.1 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 Colon Elementary School and Hale Creek Elementary School?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Colon and Romulus in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colon Elementary School: 223. Hale Creek Elementary School: 223. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colon Elementary School and Hale Creek Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Colon Elementary School is 711th of 1,581 and Hale Creek Elementary School is 1405th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).