Washington Elementary School

232 Students

Elementary School 1st - 3rd

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 525 High Street in Charlotte, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Charlotte Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the staff works to build a strong educational base for students in their formative years, preparing them for the transition to middle school and beyond.

As part of the broader Charlotte Public Schools community, the school benefits from a district-wide emphasis on community involvement, technology integration, and student-centered instruction. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, or upcoming events can access further resources through the official district website at [charlottenet.org](http://charlottenet.org). The school remains a key component of the local Charlotte area, dedicated to nurturing the potential of its students in a safe and engaging setting.

232

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	17
Black	10
Asian	8
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
187 (80.6 %)
Hispanic
17 (7.3 %)
Black
10 (4.3 %)
Two or More
9 (3.9 %)
Asian
8 (3.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary 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)541-5170
Website:	http://charlottenet.org
Grade Range:	1st - 3rd
Total Students:	232
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 1 84

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 76