Enrollment
146
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charlotte, MI
Galewood Early Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Galewood Early Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260877008737
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galewood Early Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Galewood Early Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galewood Early Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Charlotte, MI.
School address
District: Charlotte Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260877008737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Galewood Early Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Galewood Early Elementary School
Galewood Early Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Charlotte, Michigan, enrolling 146 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.6:1, Galewood Early Elementary School is leaner than roughly 93% of Michigan schools and 51% 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 47.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 146 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 179 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #96.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 92.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Charlotte's public schools, it stands alongside Eaton Resa Meadowview Onsite (32 students): Galewood Early Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (8.6:1 vs 5.3:1).
Charlotte Public Schools also operates Charlotte Senior High School (644 students) and Charlotte Upper Elementary School (527 students) alongside Galewood Early 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 Galewood Early Elementary School compares
Galewood Early 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 51% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▼ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 146 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
146
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 7% in Michigan - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
92.5%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 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 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Galewood Early 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 Galewood Early 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 Galewood Early Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charlotte Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charlotte Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galewood Early 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
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Charlotte
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~146 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Galewood Early Elementary School
How many students attend Galewood Early Elementary School?
Galewood Early Elementary School has 146 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charlotte, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galewood Early Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Galewood Early Elementary School is 8.6:1, which is 51% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 45% 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 Galewood Early Elementary School?
47.1% of students at Galewood Early Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galewood Early Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Galewood Early Elementary School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Charlotte, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galewood Early Elementary School?
Galewood Early Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Galewood Early Elementary School rank among schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Galewood Early Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 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 schools in Charlotte on the city page.
Is Galewood Early Elementary School a good school?
Galewood Early Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% 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 Galewood Early Elementary School, Charlotte Public Schools also operates Charlotte Senior High School (644 students), Charlotte Upper Elementary School (527 students), and Charlotte Middle School (406 students). See the Charlotte Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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