Charlotte Public Schools

What Charlotte Public Schools does

Charlotte Public Schools is a Michigan public school district headquartered at 378 State Street in Charlotte, Michigan, serving approximately 2,500 students from developmental kindergarten through grade 12 across an approximately 124-square-mile service area in a community of roughly 9,000 residents. The district operates six schools — Galewood Early Elementary (young 5's/kindergarten), Parkview Elementary and Washington Elementary (grades 1-3), Charlotte Upper Elementary (grades 4-6), Charlotte Middle School (grades 7-8), and Charlotte High School (grades 9-12) — along with specialized programs including Project Success (special education), Weymouth Child Development Center, the Charlotte Aquatic Center, and the Charlotte Performing Arts Center. The district is governed by an elected Board of Education and led by Superintendent Dr. Mandy Stewart.

The district's technology infrastructure includes a 1:1 student-to-device program deploying Chromebooks, the Skyward Family Access student information system, ParentSquare as the unified communication platform, and E-Funds for online fee payments. Academic offerings emphasize STEM education (including robotics programs) and fine/performing arts, supplemented by over 50 clubs and activities spanning athletics, E-Sports, and equestrian programs.

Charlotte Public Schools operates as a government state entity under Michigan law, funded through a combination of state foundation allowance, local property taxes (millage), and federal education grants. There is no tuition charged for in-district students; the Schools of Choice program enables open enrollment for students outside district boundaries. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The district does not generate commercial revenue from product sales or services in the traditional sense, though community-facing facilities (Aquatic Center, CPAC, Oriole Recreation) generate ancillary participation-based revenue for the broader Charlotte community.

Name

Charlotte Public Schools

Legal name

Charlotte Public Schools

Website

https://charlotteorioles.com

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Charlotte Public Schools is a Michigan public school district serving approximately 2,500 DK-12 students across six schools in a ~124-square-mile area, funded by state aid, local property taxes, and federal grants under the governance of an elected Board of Education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Elementary secondary schools
• STEM fine arts programs
• Community recreation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: District operates as a public school district funded through state aid, local property taxes (millage), and federal education funding. Recent millage renewal was passed by the community.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Charlotte Public Schools is a Michigan public school district delivering comprehensive DK-12 educational services across four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, serving approximately 2,500 students. The district provides core academic instruction (including STEM and fine arts), special education, athletics, over 50 clubs and activities, childcare (Weymouth Child Development Center), and community recreation programs through its Aquatic Center and Charlotte Performing Arts Center (CPAC). It is a government-funded entity with no tuition, supported by state aid, local property taxes, and federal grants.

Product overview

Charlotte Public Schools is a traditional public school district offering a comprehensive DK-12 educational program. The district operates as a unified platform with multiple schools and facilities working together to deliver educational services. The product portfolio includes: four elementary schools (Galewood Early Elementary for young 5's/kindergarten, Parkview and Washington for grades 1-3, Charlotte Upper Elementary for grades 4-6), Charlotte Middle School (grades 7-8), and Charlotte High School (grades 9-12). Supporting services include Project Success special education program, Weymouth Child Development Center childcare, and specialized facilities like the Charlotte Aquatic Center and Charlotte Performing Arts Center. Technology infrastructure includes a 1:1 device program, ParentSquare communication platform, Skyward student information system, and E-Funds payment system. The district also offers Oriole Recreation community programs and extensive STEM and Fine Arts academic programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Galewood Early Elementary Early elementary school providing early childhood education for young 5's and kindergarten students in a nurturing environment.
• Parkview Elementary Elementary school serving grades 1-3, fostering creativity, independence, and problem-solving skills.
• Washington Elementary Elementary school serving grades 1-3, helping students build lifelong skills and a love of learning.
• Charlotte Upper Elementary Upper elementary school serving grades 4-6, offering programs including Robotics and Salmon in the Classroom.
• Charlotte Middle School Middle school serving grades 7-8 with STEM opportunities, visual and performing arts, athletics, and inclusive programs.
• Charlotte High School High school serving grades 9-12 with community service, student activities, robotics, business programs, arts, athletics, and FFA.
• Project Success Special education program at the high school providing individualized support for students with diverse learning needs.
• Weymouth Child Development Center On-site year-round educationally based childcare program serving the community's youngest learners.
• Charlotte Aquatic Center Community aquatic facility offering swimming lessons, recreation programs, and aquatic activities.
• Charlotte Performing Arts Center (CPAC) Performing arts facility hosting theater productions, concerts, and cultural events for students and the community.
• Oriole Recreation Youth and adult recreation programs including sports leagues, fitness classes, and community activities.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationParentSquare is the district's unified school communication platform that keeps families connected to their student's learning and school activities. The platform delivers all district communications, notifications, and resources in one place accessible via mobile app.
• ERESA (Eaton Regional Education Service Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional educational service agency providing specialized support services including social work, physical therapy, and educational resources to support district students with special needs.
• Barry-Eaton Health DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal health department providing hearing and vision screening services and dental oral assessment resources for new student enrollment as required by state law.
• Triple P (Positive Parenting Program)minorOthersDistrict offers Triple P parenting program workshops and support groups for families in the community, running multi-week sessions throughout the year.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lansing School District: Public K-12 district located 20 minutes north of Charlotte, serving Lansing-area students with similar DK-12 programming and millage-based funding model. Comparable because it is a Michigan public school district operating elementary, middle, and high schools under state aid and property tax funding.
• Battle Creek Public Schools: Public K-12 district located 35 minutes south of Charlotte, Michigan. Directly comparable as a neighboring Michigan public school district operating multiple school buildings under the same state funding framework and competing for similar School of Choice enrollment.
• Olivet Community Schools: Public K-12 district located in Eaton County, Michigan. Comparable as a small neighboring Michigan public school district serving a comparable-sized rural/small-town community with similar DK-12 offerings.
• Potterville Public Schools: Small public K-12 district in Eaton County, Michigan. Comparable as a similarly sized neighboring Michigan public school district operating under the same state funding regulations and ERESA affiliation.
• Grand Ledge Public Schools: Public K-12 district in Eaton County, Michigan, operating elementary, middle, and high schools with similar funding structure. Comparable as a neighboring Mid-Michigan public district competing with Charlotte for open-enrolled Schools of Choice students.
• Eaton Rapids Public Schools: Public K-12 district in Eaton County, Michigan, adjacent to Charlotte Public Schools. Directly comparable as a small Michigan public district sharing the same ERESA regional service agency and competing for students from overlapping communities.
• Maple Valley Schools: Public K-12 district serving rural communities in Barry and Eaton counties, Michigan. Comparable as a neighboring rural Michigan public district operating under the same state and federal funding framework for K-12 instruction.
• Lakewood Public Schools: Public K-12 district serving communities in Barry County, Michigan, including Delton and Nashville. Comparable as a rural-adjacent Michigan public district in the same region operating elementary, middle, and high schools with similar funding constraints.

Broad incumbents

• Michigan Department of Education: State-level regulatory and funding authority for Michigan's public K-12 districts. Relevant as the overarching governing body that determines state aid allocations, curriculum standards, and accountability frameworks for Charlotte and similar districts.

Others

• Eaton Regional Education Service Agency (ERESA): Regional education service agency supporting school districts in Eaton County, including Charlotte Public Schools, providing special education, physical therapy, and social work services. Comparable as a closely aligned administrative and support partner within the Michigan K-12 ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cps_oriolepride
• Facebookfacebook.com/CPSOrioles

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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