Ford Early Learning Center serves 169 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ford Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ford Early Learning Center's student population of 169 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ford Early Learning Center is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
52%
18%
White
24%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ford Early Learning Center?
169 students attend Ford Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ford Early Learning Center students are Black, 24% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ford Early Learning Center?
Ford Early Learning Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ford Early Learning Center offer ?
Ford Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ford Early Learning Center part of?
Ford Early Learning Center is part of Ypsilanti Community Schools School District.
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