Average
#1466 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 46% in state
Based on limited data
Lessenger Early Childhood Center
Elementary School · Oak Park School District of the City of · Oak Park, MI
An Oak Park School District of the City of elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
12901 ALBANY ST, Oak Park, MI 48237
- 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 9 schools in Oak Park.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
75%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lessenger Early Childhood Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,502/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak Park), 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
$65,882
Median home value
$198,500
Median rent
$1,354/mo
College educated
39.5%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48237; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| Einstein Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Ferndale Upper Elementary CampusEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 533 | Compare → |
| Oak Park Service Learning Academy OpslaCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 176 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Oak Park School District of the City of
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,025NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lessenger Early Childhood Center is listed in Oak Park School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lessenger Early Childhood Center
Lessenger Early Childhood Center is a public elementary school in Oak Park, MI, part of Oak Park School District of the City of, serving approximately 52 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,466 of 3,192 schools in MI. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lessenger Early Childhood Center
What grades does Lessenger Early Childhood Center serve?
Lessenger Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Lessenger Early Childhood Center?
Lessenger Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lessenger Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lessenger Early Childhood Center is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lessenger Early Childhood Center rank in MI?
Lessenger Early Childhood Center ranks #1,466 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lessenger Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Lessenger Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lessenger Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Lessenger Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lessenger Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Lessenger Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lessenger Early Childhood Center?
75.0% of students at Lessenger Early Childhood 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
- 52
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.5%
- Phone
- (248) 336-7610
- Area population (ZIP 48237)
- 29,370
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 48237; 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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