Enrollment
409
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Warren, MI
Pd Chatterton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pd Chatterton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261446005086
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pd Chatterton Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pd Chatterton Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pd Chatterton Middle School ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Warren, MI.
School address
District: Fitzgerald Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261446005086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pd Chatterton Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pd Chatterton Middle School
Pd Chatterton Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Warren, Michigan, enrolling 409 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 409 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 453 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #304.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and White (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 95 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 409 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Warren's middle schools, it stands alongside Middle School Mathematics Science Technology Center (61 students): Pd Chatterton Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 4.7:1).
Fitzgerald Public Schools also operates Fitzgerald Senior High School (861 students) and Westview Elementary School (446 students) alongside Pd Chatterton 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 Pd Chatterton Middle School compares
Pd Chatterton 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 51% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.1%
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
$15,557
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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
African American 46.7%
White 18.3%
Asian 17.1%
Two or More 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Largest group: African American at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Pd Chatterton Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fitzgerald Public Schools, which includes Pd Chatterton Middle School.
$15,557
Per student
+15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.1%
State 46.9%
Federal 20.1%
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 Pd Chatterton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzgerald Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mound Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schofield Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fitzgerald Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pd Chatterton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 2.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools in Warren
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~409 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pd Chatterton Middle School
How many students attend Pd Chatterton Middle School?
Pd Chatterton Middle School has 409 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Warren, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pd Chatterton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pd Chatterton Middle School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher 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 Pd Chatterton Middle School?
82.0% of students at Pd Chatterton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pd Chatterton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pd Chatterton Middle School is African American at 46.7% of enrollment, in Warren, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pd Chatterton Middle School?
Pd Chatterton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Pd Chatterton Middle School rank among middle schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Pd Chatterton Middle School ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Warren, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Warren on the city page.
Is Pd Chatterton Middle School a good school?
Pd Chatterton Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Fitzgerald Public Schools?
Besides Pd Chatterton Middle School, Fitzgerald Public Schools also operates Fitzgerald Senior High School (861 students), Westview Elementary School (446 students), and Mound Park Elementary School (296 students). See the Fitzgerald Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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