Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School vs Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 128 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
185 students
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
184 students
| Measure | Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan | Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1414 of 1,581 | #673 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #47245 of 50,301 | #24277 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 185 | 184 |
| Enrollment | 185 | 184 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 73.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 8.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | – |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | – |
| city | Detroit | Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 15.8).
- •Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.9% vs 91.4%).
- •Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 12.3).
- •Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School is the larger school with 185 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 Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle 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 15.8 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 Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School and Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School: 185. Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center: 184. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School and Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center rank in Michigan?
Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School is 1414th 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).