Ford Early Learning Center

Serving 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

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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)
Total Students
169 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
12%
9%
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Black
52%
18%
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White
24%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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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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

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