Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center

www.waverlycommunityschools.net/our-schools/colt-early-childhood-center/

184 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

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.

184

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	46
Black	51
Asian	13
Two or More	39

Black
51 (27.7%)
Hispanic
46 (25.0%)
Two or More
39 (21.2%)
White
35 (19.0%)
Asian
13 (7.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Waverly Community Schools
Phone:	(517)323-3777
Website:	http://www.waverlycommunityschools.net/our-schools/colt-early-childhood-center/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	184
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 184