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Charlotte School District

378 State St
Charlotte, MI 48813-1704
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Charlotte School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,347 students in Charlotte School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Charlotte School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
2,347 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Charlotte School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#480 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
25%
35%
38%
45%
35%
38%
89%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
86%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,250 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,812 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,250
$18,510
Spending / Student
$13,812
$17,693

Best Charlotte School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charlotte 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ Project Success
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
378 State St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Parkview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 E Kalamo Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5780
Gr: K-3 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
525 High St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5170
Gr: 1-3 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Charlotte Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
378 State St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5600
Gr: 8-12 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Charlotte Early Middle College
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
378 State St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #66.
Charlotte Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1068 Carlisle Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5700
Gr: 7-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Charlotte Upper Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1068 Carlisle Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5770
Gr: 4-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
512 E Lovett St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5150
Gr: PK-K | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Charlotte School District?
Charlotte School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,347 students.
What is the rank of Charlotte School District?
Charlotte School District is ranked #504 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Charlotte School District?
86% of Charlotte School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Charlotte School District?
Charlotte School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Charlotte School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,812 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,347 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 89% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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