Ford Early Learning Center vs Global Tech Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ford Early Learning Center
Ypsilanti · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
233 students
Global Tech Academy
Ypsilanti · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
213 students
| Measure | Ford Early Learning Center Ypsilanti, Michigan | Global Tech Academy Ypsilanti, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #663 of 1,581 | #1443 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #23963 of 50,301 | #48127 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 233 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 233 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Ypsilanti | Ypsilanti |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ford Early Learning Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 13.9).
- •Ford Early Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.4% vs 100%).
- •Ford Early Learning Center does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.4).
- •Ford Early Learning Center is the larger school with 233 students compared with 213.
- •Ford Early Learning Center is a public school while Global Tech Academy is a charter 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 Ford Early Learning Center better than Global Tech Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Ford Early Learning Center ranks higher (51.7 vs 13.9 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 Ford Early Learning Center and Global Tech Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ford Early Learning Center: 233. Global Tech Academy: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ford Early Learning Center and Global Tech Academy rank in Michigan?
Ford Early Learning Center is 663rd of 1,581 and Global Tech Academy is 1443rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).