Average
#2345 of 3,192 schools in MI
Based on limited data
Ford Early Learning Center
Elementary School · Ypsilanti Community Schools · Ypsilanti, MI
A Ypsilanti Community Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
2440 E Clark Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 25 schools in Ypsilanti.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ford Early Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,044/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ypsilanti), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,678
Median home value
$178,300
Median rent
$1,197/mo
College educated
34.5%
Homeownership
58.6%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48198; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Tech AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Holmes ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| South Pointe Scholars Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 604 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ypsilanti Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #9 of 12
- District spending per student
- $22,355NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ford Early Learning Center is listed in Ypsilanti Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ford Early Learning Center
Ford Early Learning Center is a public elementary school in Ypsilanti, MI, part of Ypsilanti Community Schools, serving approximately 195 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,345 of 3,192 schools in MI. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ford Early Learning Center
What grades does Ford Early Learning Center serve?
Ford Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Ford Early Learning Center?
Ford Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ford Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ford Early Learning Center is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ford Early Learning Center rank in MI?
Ford Early Learning Center ranks #2,345 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ford Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Ford Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ford Early Learning Center a charter school?
No, Ford Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ford Early Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Ford Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ford Early Learning Center?
80.5% of students at Ford Early Learning Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 195
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washtenaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 91.8%
- Phone
- (734) 221-1800
- Area population (ZIP 48198)
- 39,507
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48198; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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