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Ford Early Learning Center

2440 E Clark Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
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Tel: (734) 221-1800
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Ford Early Learning Center serves 233 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • 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:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

School Overview

Ford Early Learning Center's student population of 233 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

GradeFord Early Learning Center
Kind126
1107
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Total Students
233 students

Total Students Trends Over Years (2015-2025)

YearFord Early Learning Center
2025233
2024195
2023193
2022169
2021187
2020245
2019219
2018226
2017226
2016250
2015215
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2015-2025)

YearFord Early Learning Center
202522
202421
202324
202223
202121
202024
201921
201827
201727
201622
201525
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Year Founded
2025

School Rankings

The diversity score of Ford Early Learning Center is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2015-2025)

YearFord Early Learning CenterMichiganYpsilanti Community Schools
202511:116:1
20249:117:113:1
20238:117:113:1
20227:117:113:1
20219:117:114:1
202010:118:114:1
201910:118:114:1
20188:118:114:1
20178:118:114:1
201611:118:114:1
20159:118:114:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)

YearFord Early Learning CenterMichiganYpsilanti Community Schools
20231%1%
20211%1%
20201%1%
20142%1%1%
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Asian
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)

YearFord Early Learning CenterMichiganYpsilanti Community Schools
20241%4%3%
20221%3%3%
20141%3%1%
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Hispanic
26%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)

YearFord Early Learning CenterMichiganYpsilanti Community Schools
202422%9%13%
202317%9%11%
202212%9%10%
20215%8%10%
20206%8%9%
20199%8%9%
20183%8%9%
20173%8%9%
20165%7%7%
20153%7%7%
20145%7%7%
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Black
48%
18%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)

YearFord Early Learning CenterMichiganYpsilanti Community Schools
202447%18%52%
202344%18%54%
202252%18%55%
202160%18%58%
202063%18%59%
201966%18%59%
201867%18%61%
201767%18%61%
201668%18%66%
201568%18%66%
201462%18%65%
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White
13%
63%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)

YearFord Early Learning CenterMichiganYpsilanti Community Schools
202416%63%23%
202324%64%23%
202224%64%23%
202115%65%22%
202015%66%22%
201912%66%22%
201818%66%22%
201718%66%22%
201619%67%23%
201524%68%23%
201428%69%23%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)

YearFord Early Learning CenterMichiganYpsilanti Community Schools
202414%5%9%
202314%5%9%
202211%5%9%
202119%5%7%
202015%4%7%
201913%4%7%
201812%4%5%
201712%4%5%
20168%3%3%
20155%3%3%
20142%2%3%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.68
0.57

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2015-2025)

YearFord Early Learning CenterMichiganYpsilanti Community Schools
20250.680.56
20240.690.560.61
20230.710.550.60
20220.650.550.58
20210.580.540.56
20200.560.530.55
20190.530.530.55
20180.510.530.52
20170.510.530.52
20160.500.520.52
20150.480.500.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
45%

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2015-2025)

YearFord Early Learning CenterMichiganYpsilanti Community Schools
202573%45%
202478%50%71%
202381%49%71%
202285%47%71%
202189%46%75%
202085%45%69%
201986%45%69%
201872%40%72%
201772%40%72%
201682%40%73%
201588%41%73%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)

YearFord Early Learning CenterMichiganYpsilanti Community Schools
20242%4%3%
20232%4%3%
20221%4%3%
20201%5%2%
20192%5%2%
20151%6%3%
20142%6%3%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Ypsilanti Community Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Grizzlies

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ford Early Learning Center?
233 students attend Ford Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ford Early Learning Center students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 12% 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 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
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.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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