Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center vs Tipton Academy PK3
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 671 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 PK3
Garden City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–3
301 students
| Measure | Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center Garden City, Michigan | Tipton Academy PK3 Garden City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #317 of 1,581 | #672 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #12669 of 50,301 | #24231 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 222 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 222 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 73.4% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 64.5% |
| city | Garden City | Garden City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 51.4).
- •Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 73.4%).
- •Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 15.1).
- •Tipton Academy PK3 is the larger school with 301 students compared with 222.
- •Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center is a public school while Tipton Academy PK3 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 PK3?
On the Success Index (US), Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center ranks higher (68.1 vs 51.4 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 Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center and Tipton Academy PK3?
About 671 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 PK3: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center and Tipton Academy PK3 rank in Michigan?
Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center is 317th of 1,581 and Tipton Academy PK3 is 672nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).