Enrollment
222
Elementary
DISTRICT 351 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GARDEN CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 261554008140
Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center
28351 MARQUETTE ST, GARDEN CITY, MI 48135 · (734) 762-8490 · Wayne County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL222 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
7.8:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.4:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
118 students
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 222 | 100% |
Student demographics
47%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center→Memorial Elementary 12 Campus→Douglas Elementary 34 Campus→Farmington 56 Campus→Garden City Middle School
Based on grade levels within Garden City Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center this school | 222 | 53.2% | N/A |
| Parchment North Elem School KALAMAZOO | 208 | 53.8% | 31.9% |
| Park Elementary School THREE RIVERS | 262 | 53.1% | 33.6% |
| Vowles School MOUNT PLEASANT | 235 | 50.2% | N/A |
| Duvall Elementary School DEARBORN | 229 | 55.5% | 51.3% |
| Sodt Elementary School MONROE | 236 | 53.8% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Wayne County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 222 | #1,363 of 1,630 | #274 of 301 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 7.8:1 | #2 of 1,424 | #1 of 281 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 47.0% | #511 of 1,424 | #87 of 281 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 53.2% | #837 of 1,563 | #225 of 294 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -5.9% | #750 of 979 | #131 of 177 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
222
-6 (-3%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
7.8:1
was 7.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 222 | 28.4 | 7.8:1 | 53% (118) |
| 2023-24 | 214 | 28.2 | 7.6:1 | 71% (152) |
| 2022-23 | 221 | 29 | 7.6:1 | 59% (131) |
| 2020-21 | 228 | 29 | 7.9:1 | 64% (146) |
| 2017-18 | 236 | 25.5 | 9.3:1 | 76% (180) |
| 2015-16 | 214 | 21 | 10.2:1 | 65% (139) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center.
Since 2017-18: students down 6% (236 to 222); teachers up 11% (25.5 to 28.4).
About Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center
Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center, a small elementary school, is located in GARDEN CITY, Michigan. The school's enrollment of 222 students covers pre-K through kindergarten. Enrollment is 40% lower than the average for elementary schools in Michigan, which is about 369.
Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center is one of 8 schools in Garden City Public Schools, which enrolls 3,193 students in total.
White students account for 71% of enrollment at Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center. Smaller groups are 14% Black, 8% Hispanic, and 7% multiracial. For comparison, the population of Wayne County is roughly 49% White. Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center has a diversity index of 47%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Its teaching staff equals 28.4 full-time positions, a ratio of 7.8:1. That ratio is under the 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan. Around 53% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. That is 13 points below the 66% average for public schools in Wayne County.
Census Bureau estimates for Wayne County show that median household income is about $60,539, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 573 public schools operate in Wayne County, serving about 259,786 students.
The next-closest public school is Tipton Academy PK3, about 0.4 miles away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
Its location is classified as Suburb: Large by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count dropped from 228 to 222.
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Wayne County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,772,259
Census ACS
Median income
$60,539
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
573
259,786 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Garden City Public Schools
- Garden City High SchoolHigh · 896 students
- Farmington 56 CampusMiddle · 455 students
- Garden City Middle SchoolMiddle · 423 students
- Memorial Elementary 12 CampusElementary · 419 students
- Douglas Elementary 34 CampusElementary · 412 students
- Cambridge Alternative High SchoolHigh · 258 students
Other schools in GARDEN CITY
- Garden City High SchoolHigh · 896 students
- Farmington 56 CampusMiddle · 455 students
- Garden City Middle SchoolMiddle · 423 students
- Memorial Elementary 12 CampusElementary · 419 students
- Douglas Elementary 34 CampusElementary · 412 students
- Tipton Academy PK3Elementary · 301 students
Nearby schools
- Tipton Academy PK30.4 mi · 301
- David Hicks School0.5 mi · 466
- Tipton Academy 480.5 mi · 255
- Memorial Elementary 12 Campus0.8 mi · 419
- Inkster Preparatory Academy0.9 mi · 220
- American International Academy Upper Elementary1.1 mi · 225
Frequently asked questions
About Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten CenterHow large is Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center?
Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center enrolls approximately 222 students in grades PK-KG.
What grades does Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center serve?
Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center serves grades PK-KG.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center is approximately 7.8:1 (28 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center?
Student demographics at Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center are roughly 71% White, 8% Hispanic, 14% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center in?
Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center is part of Garden City Public Schools.
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