Lathers Early Childhood And Kindergarten Center

28351 Marquette St
Garden City, MI 48135
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Lathers Early Childhood And Kindergarten Center serves 221 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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: 221 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Lathers Early Childhood And Kindergarten Center's student population of 221 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
221 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lathers Early Childhood And Kindergarten Center is 0.45, 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
8:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
9%
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Black
12%
18%
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White
73%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
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

What schools are Lathers Early Childhood And Kindergarten Center often compared to?
Lathers Early Childhood And Kindergarten Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Tipton Academy Pk3 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Lathers Early Childhood And Kindergarten Center?
221 students attend Lathers Early Childhood And Kindergarten Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Lathers Early Childhood And Kindergarten Center students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lathers Early Childhood And Kindergarten Center?
Lathers Early Childhood And Kindergarten Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lathers Early Childhood And Kindergarten Center offer ?
Lathers Early Childhood And Kindergarten Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Lathers Early Childhood And Kindergarten Center part of?
Lathers Early Childhood And Kindergarten Center is part of Garden City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 221 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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