Capitol News

There were 54 African American students enrolled in Charlotte Public Schools in the 2022-23 school year, a 28.6% increase compared to the previous year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

Data showed that Charlotte Public Schools welcomed 2,378 students during the 2022-23 school year. Among them, African American students made up 2.3% of the student body, making them the fourth most represented ethnicity in the district.

Charlotte Public Schools roughly covers eight schools within Eaton County and has its main office in Charlotte.

Among the eight schools in Charlotte Public Schools, Charlotte Upper Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of African American students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 16 students.

Overall student enrollment in Michigan remains below pre-pandemic levels, with white students experiencing the largest decline at 6.5%.

Academic performance has also suffered, with the state's average NAEP score dropping by 6.5 points and ethnic achievement gaps widening. Black and Hispanic students' average math proficiency dropped by 7% in 2022, to 13.5% and 28.2%, respectively.

Year	Total District Enrollment	Total African American Students	African American %
2022-23	2,378	54	2.3%
2021-22	2,363	42	1.8%
2020-21	2,400	37	1.5%
2019-20	2,530	35	1.4%
2018-19	2,467	30	1.2%
2017-18	2,429	26	1.1%
2016-17	2,423	29	1.2%
2015-16	2,460	40	1.6%