Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center
221 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - K
School Overview
Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center, located in Garden City, Michigan, serves as a specialized educational hub dedicated exclusively to the foundational years of learning. By focusing specifically on early childhood development and kindergarten, the school creates a tailored environment designed to meet the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of students at the very beginning of their educational journeys. The facility provides a transition space that emphasizes play-based learning, foundational literacy, and essential socialization skills, setting a supportive tone for students before they move on to primary elementary education.
As part of the Garden City Public Schools district, Lathers functions as a community-centered institution that prioritizes a smooth transition into the formal school system. The center is structured to foster a nurturing atmosphere where young learners can build confidence and curiosity. By concentrating resources and pedagogical strategies specifically on this age group, the school aims to ensure that children develop a strong academic base and a positive attitude toward learning in a setting that is both safe and age-appropriate.
As part of the Garden City Public Schools district, Lathers functions as a community-centered institution that prioritizes a smooth transition into the formal school system. The center is structured to foster a nurturing atmosphere where young learners can build confidence and curiosity. By concentrating resources and pedagogical strategies specifically on this age group, the school aims to ensure that children develop a strong academic base and a positive attitude toward learning in a setting that is both safe and age-appropriate.
221
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 161 |
| Hispanic | 16 |
| Black | 27 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 10 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White161 (72.9 %)
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Black27 (12.2 %)
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Hispanic16 (7.2 %)
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Two or More10 (4.5 %)
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Asian5 (2.3 %)
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American Indian2 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Garden City Public Schools |
| Phone: | (734)762-8490 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - K |
| Total Students: | 221 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 29.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 7.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 117 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
221
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 221 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 99 | 44.8% |
| Male | 122 | 55.2% |
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