Enrollment
99
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charem Special Education Schools compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charem Special Education Schools
Charem Special Education Schools is a small combined-grade school in Charlevoix, Michigan, enrolling 99 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.1:1, Charem Special Education Schools is leaner than roughly 98% of Michigan schools and 77% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 99 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 101 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, Charlevoix-Emmet Isd, also runs Charem Alternative Schools (22 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Charem Special Education Schools compares
Charem Special Education Schools on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~99 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Charlevoix on the city page.
Is Charem Special Education Schools a good school?
Charem Special Education Schools earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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