- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charlevoix, MI
Charem Special Education Schools
Federal NCES profile for Charem Special Education Schools, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 268024000811
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charem Special Education Schools earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Charlevoix · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Charem Special Education Schools has class sizes smaller than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charem Special Education Schools ranks #1 of 3 schools in Charlevoix, MI.
School address
District: Charlevoix-Emmet Isd · Michigan
NCES ID 268024000811 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Charem Special Education Schools grew from 95 students in 2022-23 to 101 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 268024000811 · Charlevoix, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
99 enr · 4.1:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Charem Alternative Schools (22 students)
Charem Special Education Schools grew from 95 students in 2022-23 to 101 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Charem Special Education Schools compares
Charem Special Education Schools is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.1:1 | ▼ 77% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 99 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.1:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
99
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.1:1
students per teacher
- 77% below state mean
Top 2% in Michigan - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
African American 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Charem Special Education Schools is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
How Charem Special Education Schools Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charem Alternative Schools | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charem Special Education Schools's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~99 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charem Special Education Schools
How many students attend Charem Special Education Schools?
Charem Special Education Schools has 99 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Charlevoix, MI. CCD year-over-year: 95 (2022-23) → 101 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charem Special Education Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Charem Special Education Schools is 4.1:1, which is 77% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 74% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charem Special Education Schools?
45.3% of students at Charem Special Education Schools are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charem Special Education Schools?
The largest demographic group at Charem Special Education Schools is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Charlevoix, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charem Special Education Schools?
Charem Special Education Schools has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charem Special Education Schools rank among schools in Charlevoix?
By Resource Investment Index, Charem Special Education Schools ranks #1 of 3 schools in Charlevoix, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Charlevoix-Emmet Isd?
Besides Charem Special Education Schools, Charlevoix-Emmet Isd also operates Charem Alternative Schools (22 students). See the Charlevoix-Emmet Isd district page for the complete list.