At a glance
Reported students
395
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.52
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
482
Black River Public School Elementary: 395 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
19.2:1 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
- 387
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.4:1
What the reported data says about Black River Public School Elementary
Black River Public School Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Holland. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Black River Public School. NCES reports 395 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.2:1, 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 White (64.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.3%). English learners represent 5.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Black River Public School Elementary
- 1How do the reported 19.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.52 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White64.8%
- Hispanic21.3%
- Black1.8%
- Asian3.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.1%
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.
Other schools in Black River Public School
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Black River Public School Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte Elementary · Holland City School District | PK–05 | 307 | 1 mi |
| Vanderbilt Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Vanderbilt Charter Academy | KG–08 | 401 | 1.1 mi |
| Jefferson Elementary · Holland City School District | PK–05 | 254 | 1.2 mi |
| Holland Heights Elementary · Holland City School District | PK–05 | 247 | 1.6 mi |
| West Elementary · Holland City School District | PK–05 | 413 | 1.6 mi |
| Riley Farms Elementary Elementary · West Ottawa Public School District | PK–05 | — | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Black River Public School Elementary
What grades does Black River Public School Elementary serve?
Black River Public School Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Black River Public School.
How many students attend Black River Public School Elementary?
Black River Public School Elementary reported 395 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 387 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Black River Public School Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 19.2:1, based on 395 students and 20.52 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 Black River Public School Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Black River Public School Elementary 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 Black River Public School Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Black River Public School Elementary in?
Black River Public School Elementary is part of Black River Public School, based in Holland, MI, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Black River Public School Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte (1 mi), Vanderbilt Charter Academy (1.1 mi), Jefferson (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.