Perry Early Learning Center serves 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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-1
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perry Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Perry Early Learning Center's student population of 261 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Perry Early Learning Center is 0.63, which is more 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
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
53%
18%
White
28%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Perry Early Learning Center?
261 students attend Perry Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Perry Early Learning Center students are Black, 28% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry Early Learning Center?
Perry Early Learning Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Perry Early Learning Center offer ?
Perry Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Perry Early Learning Center part of?
Perry Early Learning Center is part of Ypsilanti Community Schools School District.
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