Achieve Charter Academy vs Ford Early Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Achieve Charter Academy
Canton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
771 students
Ford Early Learning Center
Ypsilanti · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
233 students
| Measure | Achieve Charter Academy Canton, Michigan | Ford Early Learning Center Ypsilanti, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 1,581 | #663 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #7869 of 50,301 | #23963 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 771 | 233 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 233 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.4% | 73.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | – |
| Math proficiency | 73% | – |
| city | Canton | Ypsilanti |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Achieve Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 51.7).
- •Achieve Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.4% vs 73.4%).
- •Ford Early Learning Center does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 21.4).
- •Achieve Charter Academy is the larger school with 771 students compared with 233.
- •Achieve Charter Academy is a charter school while Ford Early Learning Center is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Achieve Charter Academy better than Ford Early Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), Achieve Charter Academy ranks higher (75.1 vs 51.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Achieve Charter Academy and Ford Early Learning Center?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Canton and Ypsilanti in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achieve Charter Academy: 771. Ford Early Learning Center: 233. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achieve Charter Academy and Ford Early Learning Center rank in Michigan?
Achieve Charter Academy is 171st of 1,581 and Ford Early Learning Center is 663rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).