- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Charlotte Upper Elementary School shrank from 573 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 260877008247 · Charlotte, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 18.2:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Charlotte Senior High School (644 students)
Charlotte Upper Elementary School shrank from 573 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Charlotte Upper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charlotte Seni
Charlotte Senior High School
644 students
- This school
Charlotte Upper Elementary School
527 students
- Charlotte Midd
Charlotte Middle School
406 students
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary School
283 students
- Washington Ele 255
Washington Elementary School
255 students
- Galewood Early 146
Galewood Early Elementary School
146 students
What this shows Charlotte Upper Elementary School reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charlotte Upper Elementary School compares
Charlotte Upper Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,801
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Charlotte Public Schools reports $12,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~527 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), down 43.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.