- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ypsilanti, MI
Ford Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Ford Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263663008220
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ford Early Learning Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Ypsilanti · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ford Early Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ford Early Learning Center ranks #4 of 5 schools in Ypsilanti, MI.
School address
District: Ypsilanti Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263663008220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Ford Early Learning Center held near 195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 263663008220 · Ypsilanti, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 10.1:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Actech High School (459 students)
Ford Early Learning Center held near 195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ford Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Actech High Sc
Actech High School
459 students
- Ypsilanti Comm
Ypsilanti Community Middle School
456 students
- Ypsilanti Inte
Ypsilanti International Elementary School
416 students
- Estabrook Elem
Estabrook Elementary
357 students
- Erickson Eleme
Erickson Elementary
271 students
- This school
Ford Early Learning Center
233 students
What this shows Ford Early Learning Center reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ford Early Learning Center compares
Ford Early Learning Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 42% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 49% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 8% in Michigan - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,696
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
White 12.4%
Two or More 12.4%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Ford Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ypsilanti Community Schools reports $18,696 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ford Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actech High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ypsilanti Community Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ypsilanti International Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estabrook Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erickson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ford Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Ypsilanti
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy
Standard public school
631 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Ypsilanti International Elementary School
Standard public school
416 students 16:1 students per teacher
Global Tech Academy
Standard public school
213 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Acce
Alternative education program
175 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~233 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ford Early Learning Center
How many students attend Ford Early Learning Center?
Ford Early Learning Center has 233 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ypsilanti, MI. CCD year-over-year: 193 (2022-23) → 195 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ford Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ford Early Learning Center is 10.1:1, which is 42% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ford Early Learning Center?
80.8% of students at Ford Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ford Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Ford Early Learning Center is African American at 47.6% of enrollment, in Ypsilanti, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ford Early Learning Center?
Ford Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ford Early Learning Center rank among schools in Ypsilanti?
By Resource Investment Index, Ford Early Learning Center ranks #4 of 5 schools in Ypsilanti, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ypsilanti on the city page.
What other schools are in Ypsilanti Community Schools?
Besides Ford Early Learning Center, Ypsilanti Community Schools also operates Actech High School (459 students), Ypsilanti Community Middle School (456 students), and Ypsilanti International Elementary School (416 students). See the Ypsilanti Community Schools district page for the complete list.