- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Charlevoix, MI
Charlevoix Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Charlevoix Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260873004421
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charlevoix Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Charlevoix · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Charlevoix Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charlevoix Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Charlevoix, MI.
School address
District: Charlevoix Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260873004421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Charlevoix Elementary School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 260873004421 · Charlevoix, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 14.7:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Charlevoix Middle High School (387 students)
Charlevoix Elementary School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Charlevoix Elementary School compares
Charlevoix Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 9% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 29% in Michigan - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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.
Funding equity
$17,818
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Charlevoix Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Charlevoix Public Schools reports $17,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charlevoix Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlevoix Middle High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charlevoix Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide elementary 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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charlevoix Elementary School
How many students attend Charlevoix Elementary School?
Charlevoix Elementary School has 398 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Charlevoix, MI. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlevoix Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlevoix Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% 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 Charlevoix Elementary School?
49.5% of students at Charlevoix Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charlevoix Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Charlevoix Elementary School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Charlevoix, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charlevoix Elementary School?
Charlevoix Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charlevoix Elementary School rank among public schools in Charlevoix?
By Resource Investment Index, Charlevoix Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public 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 Public Schools?
Besides Charlevoix Elementary School, Charlevoix Public Schools also operates Charlevoix Middle High School (387 students). See the Charlevoix Public Schools district page for the complete list.