Elmwood Elementary School vs Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmwood Elementary School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
379 students
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
184 students
| Measure | Elmwood Elementary School Lansing, Michigan | Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #897 of 1,581 | #673 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #30927 of 50,301 | #24277 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–4 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 379 | 184 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 184 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 73.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 8.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Lansing | Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 41.5).
- •Elmwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.9% vs 73.9%).
- •Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 15.2).
- •Elmwood Elementary School is the larger school with 379 students compared with 184.
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 Elmwood Elementary School better than Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center?
On the Success Index (US), Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center ranks higher (51.3 vs 41.5 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 Elmwood Elementary School and Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Lansing and Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmwood Elementary School: 379. Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center: 184. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmwood Elementary School and Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center rank in Michigan?
Elmwood Elementary School is 897th of 1,581 and Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center is 673rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).