EATON COUNTY YOUTH FACILITY
Eaton County Youth Facility is a public school that is part of the Grand Ledge Public Schools school district, located in Charlotte, MI with about 31 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 12th Grade. With about 3 teachers, Eaton County Youth Facility has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Eaton County Youth Facility (ECYF), located in Charlotte, Michigan, serves as a secure residential setting for juveniles who have been placed under the jurisdiction of the court. Functioning as a detention and treatment center, the facility is designed to provide a safe, structured, and rehabilitative environment for youth navigating the juvenile justice system. Its primary mission centers on balancing public safety with the goal of fostering positive behavioral change, ensuring that residents receive appropriate supervision while they await court proceedings or serve court-ordered dispositions.
Education and personal development are core components of the facility’s daily operations. To ensure that residents do not fall behind during their stay, the facility incorporates academic programming that aligns with state standards, allowing youth to continue their schooling in a controlled setting. Beyond academics, the facility typically focuses on behavioral health and social skills training, aiming to provide the necessary support for residents to successfully reintegrate into their families and communities upon their release. By emphasizing accountability and growth, the ECYF seeks to address the underlying factors contributing to juvenile delinquency.
For more information, contact Eaton County Youth Facility at (517) 925-5403 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Charlotte, MI 48813-1069
(517) 925-5403
EATON COUNTY YOUTH FACILITY is a public school in Charlotte, MI with about 31 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Grand Ledge Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 31
- Teachers:
- 3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 31 students
- White
- 64.5%
- Black or African American
- 19.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 3.2%
- Female
- 32.3%
- Male
- 67.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.