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#1670 of 3,192 schools in MI

Washington Elementary School

Elementary School · Charlotte Public Schools · Charlotte, MI

A Charlotte Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

378 STATE ST, Charlotte, MI 48813

  • Math 37% vs MI 42% (2022)
  • Reading 37% vs MI 42% (2022)
  • 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-4.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.9 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$12,866
Chronic Absenteeism28.1%

Students at Washington Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
42%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
42%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

70.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Washington 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,298/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charlotte), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,431

Median home value

$178,500

Median rent

$870/mo

College educated

19%

Homeownership

80.9%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48813; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eaton County Youth FacilityEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated3–120.9 mi26Compare →
St Mary Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2privateK–81.5 mi135Compare →
Charlotte Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–82.0 mi8Compare →
Parkview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6K–32.2 mi303Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Charlotte Public Schools

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 7
District spending per student
$12,866NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Washington Elementary School is listed in Charlotte Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Washington Elementary School

Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Charlotte, MI, part of Charlotte Public Schools, serving approximately 249 students in grades 1st-3rd with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,670 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Washington Elementary School

What grades does Washington Elementary School serve?

Washington Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 3rd.

How many students attend Washington Elementary School?

Washington Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Washington Elementary School rank in MI?

Washington Elementary School ranks #1,670 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Washington Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Washington Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Washington Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Washington Elementary School a charter school?

No, Washington Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Washington Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Washington Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Elementary School?

70.7% of students at Washington 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
1st – 3rd
Enrollment
249
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Eaton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.1%
Area population (ZIP 48813)
20,263
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
41.3
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 48813; 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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