- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ypsilanti, MI
Perry Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Perry 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 263663007283
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry 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.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Ypsilanti · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Perry 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, Perry Early Learning Center ranks #1 of 3 schools in Ypsilanti, MI.
School address
District: Ypsilanti Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263663007283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Perry Early Learning Center held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 263663007283 · Ypsilanti, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 9.7:1 · 81.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Actech High School (459 students)
Perry Early Learning Center held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Perry 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
- This school
Perry Early Learning Center
271 students
- Erickson Eleme
Erickson Elementary
271 students
What this shows Perry Early Learning Center reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry Early Learning Center compares
Perry 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 45% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 50% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 45% 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
80.8%
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
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.4%
White 14.0%
Two or More 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry 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
5 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
Ford Early Learning Center
Standard public school
233 students 10.1:1 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 (~271 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Perry Early Learning Center
How many students attend Perry Early Learning Center?
Perry Early Learning Center has 271 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ypsilanti, MI. CCD year-over-year: 261 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry Early Learning Center is 9.7:1, which is 45% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 38% 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 Perry Early Learning Center?
81.6% of students at Perry Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Perry Early Learning Center is African American at 62.4% of enrollment, in Ypsilanti, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry Early Learning Center?
Perry 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 Perry Early Learning Center rank among schools in Ypsilanti?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Early Learning Center ranks #1 of 3 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 Perry 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.