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Perry Early Learning Center

550 Perry St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Perry Early Learning Center serves 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Perry Early Learning Center's student population of 258 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Perry Early Learning Center is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
59%
18%
White
21%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Grizzlies

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Perry Early Learning Center often compared to?
Perry Early Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Ford Early Learning Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Perry Early Learning Center?
258 students attend Perry Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Perry Early Learning Center students are Black, 21% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perry Early Learning Center?
Perry Early Learning Center has a student ration of 8:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Perry Early Learning Center part of?
Perry Early Learning Center is part of Ypsilanti Community Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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