Burton Glen Charter Academy in Burton, MI

At a glance

Reported students

709

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

33.01

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

21.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan elementary enrollment

96th percentile

Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

709

Burton Glen Charter Academy: 709 reported students.

State peer staffing position

98th percentile

21.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 741
Teachers (FTE): 29
Student–teacher ratio: 25.6:1

What the reported data says about Burton Glen Charter Academy

Burton Glen Charter Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Burton. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Burton Glen Charter Academy. NCES reports 709 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.5:1, above the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (69.3%) and multiracial (16.8%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Burton Glen Charter Academy

1How do the reported 21.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.01 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.3%
Students with disabilities: 9.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 94.5%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White9%
Hispanic4.8%
Black69.3%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial16.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Burton Glen Charter Academy

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Atherton Elementary School Elementary · Atherton Community Schools	KG–06	267	1.2 mi
Freeman School Elementary · Flint School District of the City of	PK–06	207	1.7 mi
Barhitte Elementary School Elementary · Bentley Community School District	PK–05	309	2.1 mi
South Bendle Elementary School Elementary · Bendle Public Schools	PK–02	246	2.6 mi
West Bendle Elementary School Elementary · Bendle Public Schools	03–05	209	2.9 mi
Potter School Elementary · Flint School District of the City of	PK–06	221	3.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Burton Glen Charter Academy

What grades does Burton Glen Charter Academy serve?

Burton Glen Charter Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Burton Glen Charter Academy.

How many students attend Burton Glen Charter Academy?

Burton Glen Charter Academy reported 709 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 741 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Burton Glen Charter Academy?

The calculated ratio is 21.5:1, based on 709 students and 33.01 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Burton Glen Charter Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Burton Glen Charter Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Burton Glen Charter Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

94.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Burton Glen Charter Academy in?

Burton Glen Charter Academy is part of Burton Glen Charter Academy, based in Burton, MI, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Burton Glen Charter Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Atherton Elementary School (1.2 mi), Freeman School (1.7 mi), Barhitte Elementary School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.