Chatfield School

Chatfield School is an active, open independent charter district operating from a single facility located at 231 Lake Drive in Lapeer, Michigan. Nestled in a fringe town setting within the greater Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan region, the district functions as its own local education agency for federal programs while providing a focused learning environment for elementary and middle school students. Designed specifically to serve children from kindergarten through eighth grade, Chatfield School offers a continuous academic pathway tailored to young learners before they transition to high school.

The school supports a vibrant student body of 483 pupils, maintaining remarkably balanced cohort sizes across grades, typically ranging between 50 and 56 students per grade level. To foster academic growth and comprehensive student care, Chatfield School maintains a strong staffing structure comprising approximately 49.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers, supported by 20.8 FTE instructional aides and 57.2 FTE support staff, bringing total district personnel to over 127 full-time equivalent positions. Families and researchers interested in learning more about the district's programs and community can reach out via their official website at chatfieldschool.org or by calling (810) 667-8970.