Very Good
#780 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 24% in state
Based on limited data
Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center
Elementary School · Garden City Public Schools · Garden City, MI
A Garden City Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
28351 MARQUETTE ST, Garden City, MI 48135
- 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MI statewide data.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
71%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,054/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Garden City), 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
$64,396
Median home value
$162,400
Median rent
$991/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48135; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton Academy Pk3Charter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | PK–3 | 0.4 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| David Hicks SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Inkster Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Dearborn Heights Montessori CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 62 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Garden City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,508NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center is listed in Garden City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center
Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center is a public elementary school in Garden City, MI, part of Garden City Public Schools, serving approximately 214 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #780 of 3,192 schools in MI. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center
What grades does Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center serve?
Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center?
Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center has an enrollment of approximately 214 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center rank in MI?
Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center ranks #780 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center a charter school?
No, Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center a Title I school?
No, Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center?
71.0% of students at Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 214
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.5%
- Phone
- (734) 762-8490
- Area population (ZIP 48135)
- 26,910
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 48135; 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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