How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Big Rapids Public Schools | Charlotte Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Big Rapids, Michigan | Charlotte, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 2,363 | 2,378 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.2:1 | 17.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Big Rapids Public Schools | Charlotte Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,594 | $12,801 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.4% | 11.9% |
| State Revenue | 60.4% | 56.6% |
| Local Revenue | 25.2% | 31.5% |
Big Rapids Public Schools
Federal State Local
Charlotte Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Big Rapids Public Schools | Charlotte Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86.9% | 84.4% |
| African American | 3.4% | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.4% | 6.9% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 3.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.9% | 42.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Big Rapids Public Schools | Charlotte Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | 8 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | 653:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.3% | 41.0% |
School Types
Big Rapids Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Charlotte Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.