MERYL S COLT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Meryl S Colt Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Waverly Community Schools school district, located in LANSING, MI with about 219 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to Kindergarten. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, Meryl S Colt Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Meryl S. Colt Elementary School is a public school located in Lansing, Michigan, serving as part of the Waverly Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment for its students. It emphasizes foundational learning, academic growth, and the social-emotional development of children, typically serving students from kindergarten through the early elementary grades.

The school operates with a focus on community engagement and parental involvement, aiming to prepare young learners for future academic success. By providing a structured curriculum and access to various school resources, Colt Elementary strives to create a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their personal best. Parents and community members can stay updated on school events, calendars, and district policies through the official Waverly Community Schools website.

For more information, contact Meryl S Colt Elementary School at (517) 323-3777 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4344 WEST MICHIGAN AVE
LANSING, MI 48917-2873
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MERYL S COLT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LANSING, MI with about 219 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
219
Teachers:
14.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 219 students

White
33.8%
Black or African American
23.7%
Two or more races
17.8%
Hispanic/Latino
16.4%
Asian
8.2%

Female
52.5%
Male
47.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.