Charlotte Upper Elementary School

www.charlottenet.org

527 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Charlotte Upper Elementary, located at 1068 Carlisle Highway in Charlotte, Michigan, serves as a key educational facility within the Charlotte Public Schools district. The school is specifically structured to provide a supportive transition for students as they move from the foundational elementary years into their middle school education. By focusing on the unique developmental needs of upper-elementary aged children, the school aims to foster both academic growth and social-emotional maturity in a structured environment.

The school operates under the broader mission of Charlotte Public Schools, which emphasizes student success, community engagement, and the integration of modern learning standards. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates, school calendars, and resources regarding curriculum and district policies through their official website at [charlottenet.org](http://charlottenet.org). The school remains a central part of the local community, dedicated to preparing its students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

527

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charlotte Upper Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	430
Hispanic	44
Black	13
Asian	8
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
430 (81.6%)
Hispanic
44 (8.3%)
Two or More
30 (5.7%)
Black
13 (2.5%)
Asian
8 (1.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charlotte Public Schools
Phone:	(517)541-5770
Website:	http://www.charlottenet.org
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 176

Grade 5 168

Grade 6 183