LifeTech Academy vs Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
LifeTech Academy
Eaton Rapids · Charter other · Grades K–12
378 students
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
184 students
| Measure | LifeTech Academy Eaton Rapids, Michigan | Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #673 of 1,581 |
| National rank | – | #24277 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 378 | 184 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 184 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 73.9% |
| Students per teacher | 42.0 | 8.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | Eaton Rapids | Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •LifeTech Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 73.9%).
- •Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 42.0).
- •LifeTech Academy is the larger school with 378 students compared with 184.
- •LifeTech Academy is a charter school while Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center 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 LifeTech Academy better than Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center?
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 LifeTech Academy and Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Eaton Rapids and Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
LifeTech Academy: 378. Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center: 184. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do LifeTech Academy and Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center rank in Michigan?
LifeTech Academy is unranked and Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center is 673rd of 1,581 among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).