Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center serves 184 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center's student population of 184 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
184 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
25%
9%
Black
28%
18%
White
19%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center often compared to?
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Island City Academy, Lockwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center?
184 students attend Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are White, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center?
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center offer ?
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center part of?
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center is part of Waverly Community Schools.
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