Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center
222 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.
222
Total Students
28.4
Full-Time Teachers
7.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 157 |
| Hispanic | 17 |
| Black | 31 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 15 |
-
White157 (70.7%)
-
Black31 (14.0%)
-
Hispanic17 (7.7%)
-
Two or More15 (6.8%)
-
Asian2 (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: | 222 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 28.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 7.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 117 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
222
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 222 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 110 | 49.5% |
| Male | 112 | 50.5% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Charter School
301 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
419 Students
Elementary School 1st - 2nd
Charter School
220 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
Charter School
225 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 6th
412 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 4th
557 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
Charter School
195 Students
Elementary School K - 2nd
Elementary School K - 5th
552 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
175 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
395 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
Elementary School K - 4th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
436 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
238 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
309 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th