Is St Charles Elementary School a good school?

St Charles Elementary School ranks 604 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend St Charles Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 359 students attended St Charles Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of St Charles Elementary School?

Students at St Charles Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of St Charles Elementary School attend?

Students who attend St Charles Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : St Charles Community MiddleHigh School

St Charles Elementary School

Summary:

St Charles Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 376 students in grades PK-6 in the small town of Saint Charles, Michigan. The school is part of the Merrill Community Schools district, which is ranked 152 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

One notable characteristic of St Charles Elementary is its significantly higher percentage of white students (92.02%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Chester F Miller School and Merrill Elementary School, which tend to have more racial diversity. Additionally, the school has seen a sharp rise in chronic absenteeism, from 8.3% in 2018-2019 to 25.5% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools. While test scores are generally on par with or slightly above district and state averages, the school's statewide ranking has declined from the 600s to the 400s over the past several years, suggesting it may be underperforming compared to other Michigan elementary schools.

Another area of concern is the school's performance for special education students, which ranked in the bottom 10% of Michigan elementary schools in 2017-2018. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, rising from 41.52% in 2020-2021 to 58.24% in 2022-2023. This growing economic challenge could present additional obstacles for the school in providing resources and support to meet the needs of these students. Overall, while St Charles Elementary School appears to be a relatively average-performing school, the data suggests there may be opportunities for improvement, particularly in addressing chronic absenteeism, supporting special education students, and ensuring equitable access to resources for all students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

801 W Walnut St
Saint Charles, MI 48655-1257

(989) 865-9210

District: St. Charles Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
604^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,793

Students who attend St Charles Elementary School usually attend:

High:

St Charles Community MiddleHigh School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 359

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

Hispanic:

4.7%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details St Charles Elementary School ranks better than 59.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.64. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), Hispanic (4.7%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St Charles Elementary School is 15.1. (See more...)

Compare St Charles Elementary School employs 23.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at St Charles Elementary School is $11,793.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

St Charles Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks St Charles Elementary School 604^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See St Charles Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

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White students:

St. Charles Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Charles Community Schools 152^nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for St Charles Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at St Charles Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2008	46.72	1091^st	1577	30.8%
2009	52.92	974^th	1589	38.7%
2010	62.31	779^th	1552	49.8%
2011	62.18	715^th	1552	53.9%
2012	36.22	1118^th	1566	28.6%
2013	47.68	889^th	1563	43.1%
2014	60.51	628^th	1533	59.0%
2015	54.57	726^th	1580	54.1%
2016	52.58	743^rd	1548	52.0%
2017	46.68	743^rd	1466	49.3%
2018	62.17	582^nd	1448	59.8%
2019	62.96	472^nd	1408	66.5%
2021	54.80	450^th	1153	61.0%
2022	64.64	413^th	1344	69.3%
2023	57.23	587^th	1470	60.1%
2024	56.64	604^th	1486	59.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at St Charles Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	22.22	363^rd	403	9.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at St Charles Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	57.66	574^th	1397	58.9%
2019	60.12	382^nd	1134	66.3%
2021	60.73	237^th	749	68.4%
2022	55.35	433^rd	1099	60.6%
2023	50.82	609^th	1350	54.9%
2024	55.16	544^th	1381	60.6%

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Rank History for Female students at St Charles Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	74.25	349^th	1443	75.8%
2019	66.53	337^th	1171	71.2%
2021	56.84	332^nd	902	63.2%
2022	50.53	516^th	1106	53.3%
2023	52.32	573^rd	1321	56.6%
2024	48.86	632^nd	1342	52.9%

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Rank History for Male students at St Charles Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	46.06	816^th	1446	43.6%
2019	53.74	529^th	1196	55.8%
2021	48.68	435^th	915	52.5%
2022	66.35	336^th	1139	70.5%
2023	51.17	611^th	1334	54.2%
2024	51.37	615^th	1347	54.3%

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Rank History for White students at St Charles Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	51.50	612^th	1253	51.2%
2019	55.54	478^th	1128	57.6%
2021	51.79	449^th	1005	55.3%
2022	53.12	506^th	1102	54.1%
2023	44.42	663^rd	1198	44.7%
2024	42.06	704^th	1204	41.5%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for St Charles Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2007	439	6	6	30	4	n/a	n/a	485
2008	434	6	6	25	3	n/a	n/a	474
2009	452	3	2	23	0	n/a	n/a	480
2010	455	2	3	25	0	n/a	n/a	485
2011	438	3	2	14	1	1	1	460
2012	426	4	1	21	3	1	0	456
2013	411	2	1	18	3	1	0	436
2014	383	3	0	15	3	0	0	404
2015	345	2	2	16	1	0	2	368
2016	335	2	1	14	4	1	2	359
2017	311	1	1	15	4	0	2	334
2018	334	2	0	16	4	0	3	359
2019	301	2	0	12	1	0	4	320
2020	303	2	0	16	1	0	5	327
2021	212	0	0	7	1	0	4	224
2022	328	0	0	21	1	0	8	358
2023	346	0	2	22	0	0	6	376
2024	332	1	2	17	0	0	7	359

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at St Charles Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2007	485	25.8	18.8	37.5
2008	474	27.4	17.3	35.4
2009	480	28.2	17.0	38.5
2010	485	27.5	17.6	49.9
2011	460	26.7	17.2	50.2
2012	456	24.8	18.3	53.5
2013	436	21.8	20.0	51.8
2014	404	20.8	19.4	57.4
2015	368	20.0	18.4	58.4
2016	359	19.0	18.8	58.2
2017	334	18.0	18.5	52.4
2018	359	20.0	17.9	57.4
2019	320	18.6	17.2	54.4
2020	327	18.8	17.3	56.3
2021	224	17.0	13.1	41.5
2022	358	19.6	18.2	53.4
2023	376	20.8	18.0	58.2
2024	359	23.7	15.1	68.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio St Charles Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2007	485	25.8	18.8	37.5
2008	474	27.4	17.3	35.4
2009	480	28.2	17.0	38.5
2010	485	27.5	17.6	49.9
2011	460	26.7	17.2	50.2
2012	456	24.8	18.3	53.5
2013	436	21.8	20.0	51.8
2014	404	20.8	19.4	57.4
2015	368	20.0	18.4	58.4
2016	359	19.0	18.8	58.2
2017	334	18.0	18.5	52.4
2018	359	20.0	17.9	57.4
2019	320	18.6	17.2	54.4
2020	327	18.8	17.3	56.3
2021	224	17.0	13.1	41.5
2022	358	19.6	18.2	53.4
2023	376	20.8	18.0	58.2
2024	359	23.7	15.1	68.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for St Charles Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,260 (12.9%)	$8,535 (87.1%)	$9,795
2020	$1,418 (13.9%)	$8,808 (86.1%)	$10,226
2021	$2,162 (15.7%)	$11,596 (84.3%)	$13,757
2022	$1,946 (17.9%)	$8,903 (82.1%)	$10,849
2023	$2,139 (18.1%)	$9,654 (81.9%)	$11,793

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St Charles Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 472^nd of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 587^th of 1470 Elementary schools	6.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (St Charles Elementary School)	51.2	34.8	16.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Charles Community Schools)	52.2	34.8	17.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (St Charles Elementary School)	41.9	41.3	0.6%
3rd Grade Math (St. Charles Community Schools)	41.3	41.3
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (St Charles Elementary School)	61.2	51	10.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Charles Community Schools)	60.3	51	9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (St Charles Elementary School)	43.3	49	5.7%
4th Grade Math (St. Charles Community Schools)	42.6	49	6.4%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (St Charles Elementary School)	61.7	45	16.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Charles Community Schools)	61.7	45	16.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (St Charles Elementary School)	41.7	40	1.7%
5th Grade Math (St. Charles Community Schools)	41.7	40	1.7%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (St Charles Elementary School)	29.2	15	14.2%
5th Grade Social Studies (St. Charles Community Schools)	29.2	15	14.2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	320	376	17.5%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	12	22	83.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	301	346	15%
Two or More Races	4	6	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.4%	58.2%	3.9%

Schools Near St Charles Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				M-Step English Language Arts (2024)				M-Step Math (2024)				M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
St Charles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	801 W Walnut St	Saint Charles	48655	Saginaw County	St. Charles Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 865-9210	359	24	15.1	68.2%	332 (92.5%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	56.6	604^th of 1486 public elementary schools	59.4%		57.2	587^th of 1470 public elementary schools	60.1%	17	28.3	54.8	48.9	40.0	33.3	47.6	36.2	35.7	48.9	25.5	$11,793	$2,139	$9,654
Big Rock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	920 E Broad St	Chesaning	48616	Saginaw County	Chesaning Union Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 845-2430	394	26	15.3	66.2%	355 (90.1%)	3 (0.8%)	29 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)								(n/a)	39.4				53.2						$12,519	$1,958	$10,561
Robert B Havens Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	457 Van Wormer Rd	Saginaw	48609	Saginaw County	Swan Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(989) 921-4201	391	22	17.9	46.5%	292 (74.7%)	6 (1.5%)	65 (16.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.2%)	82.2	225^th of 1486 public elementary schools	84.9%		84.6	183^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	87.6%	42	48.4	75.9	71.2		46.0	69.2	48.5		64.4	33.3	$11,560	$1,065	$10,495
Hemlock Elementary School	Public	PK-K	200 Wilson St	Hemlock	48626	Saginaw County	Hemlock Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 642-5221	118	11	11.2	47.5%	112 (94.9%)	2 (1.7%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)											$14,641	$1,282	$13,358
Shields Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6900 Stroebel Rd	Saginaw	48609	Saginaw County	Swan Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 921-4701	437	25	17.6	41.6%	339 (77.6%)	6 (1.4%)	67 (15.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.5%)								(n/a)											$11,635	$1,377	$10,258
KC Ling Elementary School	Public	1-4	835 N Pine St	Hemlock	48626	Saginaw County	Hemlock Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 642-5235	349	20	17.3	37.8%	316 (90.5%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	73.4	348^th of 1486 public elementary schools	76.6%		88.1	134^th of 1470 public elementary schools	90.9%	214	43.6	74.3			50.0	64.9					$13,481	$1,468	$12,013
Westdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	705 S Center Rd	Saginaw	48638	Saginaw County	Saginaw Township Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 797-1827	321	19	17.0	80.4%	122 (38.0%)	84 (26.2%)	82 (25.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (9.7%)								(n/a)											$12,818	$1,797	$11,021
Arrowwood Elementary School	Public	1-5	5410 Seidel Rd	Saginaw	48638	Saginaw County	Saginaw Township Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 797-1835	433	29	15.0	66.7%	186 (43.0%)	102 (23.6%)	103 (23.8%)	11 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.2%)	22.8	1129^th of 1486 public elementary schools	24.0%		24.9	1078^th of 1470 public elementary schools	26.7%	51	24.3	30.5	39.7		23.0	22.5	15.3		26.5	9.6	$13,270	$818	$12,452
Merrill Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1800 Grout St	Saginaw	48602	Saginaw County	Saginaw School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 399-4800	317	18	18.1	95.9%	59 (18.6%)	153 (48.3%)	71 (22.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	32 (10.1%)	7.9	1393^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	6.3%		9.9	1315^th of 1470 public elementary schools	10.5%	78	11.9	13.6	12.8		21.4	9.3			12.5		$15,013	$7,795	$7,218
Chester F Miller School	Public	PK, KG-6	2020 Brockway St	Saginaw	48602	Saginaw County	Saginaw School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 399-4850	294	17	17.2	94.6%	70 (23.8%)	120 (40.8%)	76 (25.9%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (8.2%)	12.2	1303^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	12.3%		9.7	1320^th of 1470 public elementary schools	10.2%	17		22.5	18.5	22.9		7.5	7.4	8.6	20.4		$15,198	$7,866	$7,332

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