Enrollment
527
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Charlotte, MI
Charlotte Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Charlotte Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260877008247
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charlotte Upper Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Charlotte Upper Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte Upper Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Charlotte, MI.
School address
District: Charlotte Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260877008247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charlotte Upper Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charlotte Upper Elementary School
Charlotte Upper Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Charlotte, Michigan, enrolling 527 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 527 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 639 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #538, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Charlotte Public Schools also operates Charlotte Senior High School (644 students) and Charlotte Middle School (406 students) alongside Charlotte Upper Elementary 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 Upper Elementary School compares
Charlotte Upper Elementary 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 25% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Michigan - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.1%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 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 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Charlotte Upper Elementary 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 Upper Elementary 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 Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charlotte Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Galewood Early Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charlotte Upper Elementary 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
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- 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 elementary 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 (~527 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Charlotte Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Charlotte Upper Elementary School?
Charlotte Upper Elementary School has 527 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Charlotte, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Upper Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charlotte Upper Elementary School?
40.8% of students at Charlotte Upper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charlotte Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Charlotte Upper Elementary School is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Charlotte, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charlotte Upper Elementary School?
Charlotte Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Charlotte Upper Elementary School rank among public schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte Upper Elementary School ranks #6 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 Upper Elementary School a good school?
Charlotte Upper Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Upper Elementary School, Charlotte Public Schools also operates Charlotte Senior High School (644 students), Charlotte Middle School (406 students), and Parkview Elementary School (283 students). See the Charlotte Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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