Alice I Ferguson Early Childhood Center

Alice I Ferguson Early Childhood Center serves 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Alice I Ferguson Early Childhood Center's student population of 199 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
199 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Alice I Ferguson Early Childhood Center is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
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Black
5%
18%
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White
83%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Alice I Ferguson Early Childhood Center and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Alice I Ferguson Early Childhood Center?
199 students attend Alice I Ferguson Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Alice I Ferguson Early Childhood Center students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alice I Ferguson Early Childhood Center?
Alice I Ferguson Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alice I Ferguson Early Childhood Center offer ?
Alice I Ferguson Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Alice I Ferguson Early Childhood Center part of?
Alice I Ferguson Early Childhood Center is part of Huron School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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