Lessenger Early Childhood Center serves 27 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lessenger Early Childhood Center's student population of 27 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lessenger Early Childhood Center is 0.27, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
85%
18%
White
4%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lessenger Early Childhood Center?
27 students attend Lessenger Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lessenger Early Childhood Center students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lessenger Early Childhood Center?
Lessenger Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lessenger Early Childhood Center offer ?
Lessenger Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Lessenger Early Childhood Center part of?
Lessenger Early Childhood Center is part of Oak Park School District Of The City Of.
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