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 222 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 222 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • 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 222 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Lathers Early Childhood And Kindergarten Center is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
14%
18%
White
71%
63%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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?
222 students attend Lathers Early Childhood And Kindergarten Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Lathers Early Childhood And Kindergarten Center students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 16:1.
What grades does Lathers Early Childhood And Kindergarten Center offer ?
Lathers Early Childhood And Kindergarten Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
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 Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 222 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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