Enrollment
406
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Charlotte, MI
Charlotte Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Charlotte Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260877004423
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charlotte Middle School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Michigan schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Charlotte Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Charlotte, MI.
School address
District: Charlotte Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260877004423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charlotte Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charlotte Middle School
Charlotte Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Charlotte, Michigan, enrolling 406 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 406 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 730 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #724, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1015 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 88 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 406 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Charlotte Public Schools also operates Charlotte Senior High School (644 students) and Charlotte Upper Elementary School (527 students) alongside Charlotte Middle School.
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 Charlotte Middle School compares
Charlotte Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 22% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Michigan - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
59.4%
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
$11,600
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 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 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Charlotte Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charlotte Public Schools, which includes Charlotte Middle School.
$11,600
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 56.6%
Federal 11.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Charlotte Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charlotte Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Galewood Early Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charlotte Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle 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 (~406 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Charlotte Middle School
How many students attend Charlotte Middle School?
Charlotte Middle School has 406 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Charlotte, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Middle School is 20.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charlotte Middle School?
42.2% of students at Charlotte Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charlotte Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Charlotte Middle School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Charlotte, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charlotte Middle School?
Charlotte Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charlotte Middle School rank among public schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte Middle School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Charlotte, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Charlotte on the city page.
Is Charlotte Middle School a good school?
Charlotte Middle School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Charlotte Public Schools?
Besides Charlotte Middle School, Charlotte Public Schools also operates Charlotte Senior High School (644 students), Charlotte Upper Elementary School (527 students), and Parkview Elementary School (283 students). See the Charlotte Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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