Very Good
#975 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 31% in state
St Charles Elementary School
Elementary School · St. Charles Community Schools · Saint Charles, MI
A St. Charles Community Schools elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
801 WEST WALNUT ST, Saint Charles, MI 48655
- Math 45% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 47% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St Charles Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where St Charles Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,615
Median home value
$157,100
Median rent
$633/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
87.5%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48655; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 1–12 | 0.1 mi | 74 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St. Charles Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,406NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
St Charles Elementary School is listed in St. Charles Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St Charles Elementary School
St Charles Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saint Charles, MI, part of St. Charles Community Schools, serving approximately 359 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #975 of 3,192 schools in MI.
State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Charles Elementary School
What grades does St Charles Elementary School serve?
St Charles Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend St Charles Elementary School?
St Charles Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Charles Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Charles Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St Charles Elementary School rank in MI?
St Charles Elementary School ranks #975 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is St Charles Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Charles Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at St Charles Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St Charles Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is St Charles Elementary School a charter school?
No, St Charles Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St Charles Elementary School a Title I school?
No, St Charles Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St Charles Elementary School?
68.2% of students at St Charles Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Saginaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (989) 865-9210
- Area population (ZIP 48655)
- 5,655
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48655; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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