- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Galewood Early Elementary School held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 260877008737 · Charlotte, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
146 enr · 8.6:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Charlotte Senior High School (644 students)
Galewood Early Elementary School held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Galewood Early Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charlotte Seni
Charlotte Senior High School
644 students
- Charlotte Uppe
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
- This school 146
Galewood Early Elementary School
146 students
What this shows Galewood Early Elementary School reports 146 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galewood Early Elementary School compares
Galewood Early 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Charlotte Public Schools reports $12,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~146 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.