Summary:
Zip code 48813, serving the Charlotte, Michigan area, is home to three elementary schools within the Charlotte Public Schools district, which together form a distinct educational pipeline for students from Pre-K through 3rd grade.
For parents, the most striking finding is the significant academic gap between Parkview Elementary School and Washington Elementary School, despite both serving 3rd graders in the same district. Parkview is the clear standout, with 3rd-grade math proficiency at 55.7% and ELA at 41.8%, both exceeding district and state averages. In contrast, Washington's scores lag considerably, with math proficiency at just 20.3% and ELA at 26.6%. This performance difference is not new—historical data shows Parkview has consistently ranked higher. Parkview also boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the area at 8.7%, less than half the district average of 17.9%, while Washington's rate is 14.9%. Galewood Early Elementary School, serving the youngest students (PK-K), has the highest chronic absenteeism at 20.9%, which is surprising given its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 9.4 and the highest per-student spending at $21,310—more than 1.5 times the spending at the other two schools.
Families should weigh these differences carefully. Parkview offers the strongest academic outcomes and best attendance, making it a top choice for 3rd grade. Washington, while serving similar grades, shows a need for improvement. Galewood represents a significant investment in early childhood education, but its high absenteeism rate among the youngest learners is a potential concern that parents may want to investigate further when considering the start of their child's school journey.
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