Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center vs Tipton Academy 48
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 838 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
222 students
Tipton Academy 48
Garden City · Charter other · Grades 4–12
255 students
| Measure | Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center Garden City, Michigan | Tipton Academy 48 Garden City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #317 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #12669 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 4–12 |
| Students | 222 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 222 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 46% |
| Math proficiency | – | 31% |
| city | Garden City | Garden City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 71.4%).
- •Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 23.2).
- •Tipton Academy 48 is the larger school with 255 students compared with 222.
- •Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center is a public school while Tipton Academy 48 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 Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center better than Tipton Academy 48?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center and Tipton Academy 48?
About 838 m in a straight line, between Garden City and Garden City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center: 222. Tipton Academy 48: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center and Tipton Academy 48 rank in Michigan?
Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center is 317th of 1,581 and Tipton Academy 48 is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).