- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Charlotte, MI
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260877004426
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Charlotte, MI.
School address
District: Charlotte Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260877004426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Washington Elementary School grew from 232 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 260877004426 · Charlotte, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 15.9:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Charlotte Senior High School (644 students)
Washington Elementary School grew from 232 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Washington 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
- This school 255
Washington Elementary School
255 students
- Galewood Early 146
Galewood Early Elementary School
146 students
What this shows Washington Elementary School reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elementary School compares
Washington Elementary School is a growing 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▼ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Michigan - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.6%
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
6
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Washington 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 Washington 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charlotte Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Galewood Early Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington 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
- 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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 255 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Charlotte, MI. CCD year-over-year: 232 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Washington Elementary School?
50.9% of students at Washington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elementary School is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Charlotte, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Washington Elementary School rank among public schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #4 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 Washington 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.