- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Pd Chatterton Middle School held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 261446005086 · Warren, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 17:1 · 82.0% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Fitzgerald Senior High School (861 students)
Pd Chatterton Middle School held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pd Chatterton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fitzgerald Sen
Fitzgerald Senior High School
861 students
- Westview Eleme
Westview Elementary School
446 students
- This school
Pd Chatterton Middle School
409 students
- Mound Park Ele 296
Mound Park Elementary School
296 students
- Schofield Elem 169
Schofield Elementary School
169 students
- Fitzgerald Vir 78
Fitzgerald Virtual Academy
78 students
What this shows Pd Chatterton Middle School reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pd Chatterton Middle School compares
Pd Chatterton Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,383
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Fitzgerald Public Schools reports $17,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~409 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.