Summary:
The St. Charles Community Schools district in Michigan has only one elementary school, St. Charles Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school has a predominantly White student population (92.02%) and a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 58.24%, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged student population.
Academically, St. Charles Elementary School's performance is mixed compared to district and state averages. In English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rates are generally higher than the district but lower than the state, with 3rd grade being the exception. In Math, the school's proficiency rates are mostly on par with the district but lower than the state. However, in Science and Social Studies, the school's 5th-grade proficiency rates are higher than the district and state. The school's overall statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 413 out of 1,344 Michigan elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 587 out of 1,470 in 2022-2023.
One area of concern for St. Charles Elementary School is its high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.5%, which is significantly higher than the typical range for elementary schools. The school's student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is within a typical range, and its per-student spending of $11,793 is in line with the district's overall spending. Overall, while the school has some strengths, such as its 4th-grade ELA and 5th-grade Science and Social Studies scores, it faces challenges, including the high chronic absenteeism rate and declining statewide ranking, which the district may want to address to improve student outcomes.
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