Ford Early Learning Center (2025-26 Ranking)

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Ford Early Learning Center

2440 E Clark Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198

Ford Early Learning Center serves 195 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 195 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
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:

School Overview

Ford Early Learning Center's student population of 195 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Ford Early Learning Center
Kind	120
1	75

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Total Students

195 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Ford Early Learning Center
2023	193
2022	169
2021	187
2020	219
2019	219
2018	226
2017	226
2016	250
2015	215
2014	286

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Ford Early Learning Center
2023	24
2022	23
2021	21
2020	21
2019	21
2018	27
2017	27
2016	22
2015	25
2014	23

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Year Founded

2025

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Sat. Jun 6, 2026

School Mascot

Grizzlies

School Rankings

The of Ford Early Learning Center is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (MI)

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Ford Early Learning Center	Michigan	Ypsilanti Community Schools School District
2023	8:1	17:1	13:1
2022	7:1	17:1	13:1
2021	9:1	17:1	13:1
2020	10:1	18:1	14:1
2019	10:1	18:1	14:1
2018	8:1	18:1	14:1
2017	8:1	18:1	14:1
2016	11:1	18:1	13:1
2015	9:1	18:1	13:1
2014	12:1	18:1	17:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Ford Early Learning Center	Michigan	Ypsilanti Community Schools School District
2023	1%	1%
2021	1%	1%
2014	2%	1%	1%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2022)
Year	Ford Early Learning Center	Michigan	Ypsilanti Community Schools School District
2022	1%	3%	3%
2014	1%	3%	1%

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Hispanic

22%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Ford Early Learning Center	Michigan	Ypsilanti Community Schools School District
2023	17%	9%	11%
2022	12%	9%	10%
2021	5%	8%	10%
2020	9%	8%	9%
2019	9%	8%	9%
2018	3%	8%	9%
2017	3%	8%	9%
2016	5%	7%	7%
2015	3%	7%	7%
2014	5%	7%	7%

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Black

47%

18%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Ford Early Learning Center	Michigan	Ypsilanti Community Schools School District
2023	44%	18%	54%
2022	52%	18%	55%
2021	60%	18%	58%
2020	66%	18%	59%
2019	66%	18%	59%
2018	67%	18%	61%
2017	67%	18%	61%
2016	68%	18%	66%
2015	68%	18%	66%
2014	62%	18%	65%

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White

16%

63%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Ford Early Learning Center	Michigan	Ypsilanti Community Schools School District
2023	24%	64%	23%
2022	24%	64%	23%
2021	15%	65%	22%
2020	12%	66%	22%
2019	12%	66%	22%
2018	18%	66%	22%
2017	18%	66%	22%
2016	19%	67%	23%
2015	24%	68%	23%
2014	28%	69%	23%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

14%

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Ford Early Learning Center	Michigan	Ypsilanti Community Schools School District
2023	14%	5%	9%
2022	11%	5%	9%
2021	19%	5%	7%
2020	13%	4%	7%
2019	13%	4%	7%
2018	12%	4%	5%
2017	12%	4%	5%
2016	8%	3%	3%
2015	5%	3%	3%
2014	2%	2%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.69

0.56

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Ford Early Learning Center	Michigan	Ypsilanti Community Schools School District
2023	0.71	0.55	0.60
2022	0.65	0.55	0.58
2021	0.58	0.54	0.56
2020	0.53	0.53	0.55
2019	0.53	0.53	0.55
2018	0.51	0.53	0.52
2017	0.51	0.53	0.52
2016	0.50	0.52	0.52
2015	0.48	0.50	0.51
2014	0.54	0.50	0.52

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

78%

50%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Ford Early Learning Center	Michigan	Ypsilanti Community Schools School District
2023	81%	49%	71%
2022	85%	47%	71%
2021	89%	46%	75%
2020	86%	45%	69%
2019	86%	45%	69%
2018	72%	40%	72%
2017	72%	40%	72%
2016	82%	40%	73%
2015	88%	41%	73%
2014	84%	43%	69%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Ford Early Learning Center	Michigan	Ypsilanti Community Schools School District
2023	2%	4%	3%
2022	1%	4%	3%
2020	2%	5%	2%
2019	2%	5%	2%
2015	1%	6%	3%
2014	2%	6%	3%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Ypsilanti Community Schools School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Grizzlies

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ford Early Learning Center?

195 students attend Ford Early Learning Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

47% of Ford Early Learning Center students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 14% 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 9:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).

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 Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 195 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education