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Byron Center Public Schools

Public school district · Byron Center, MI · NCES 2607560

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At a glance

Reported students

4,572

NCES CCD 2024–25

Open schools

7

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Student–teacher ratio

20.1:1

Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE

Spending per pupil

$13,529

Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33

Instruction per pupil

$9,357

Calculated from FY 2023 F-33

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.

Students
4,450
Teachers (FTE)
269
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1

What current records say about Byron Center Public Schools

Byron Center Public Schools operates 7 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Byron Center, Michigan. NCES reports 4,572 students and 227.8 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.

Within Michigan agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 62 of 536 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.

FY 2023 finance records show $13,529 in current expenditure per pupil and $9,357 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 408 of 533 in Michigan. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.

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Reported needs and resources

English learners
2.1%
Students with disabilities (IDEA)
8.3%
Classroom teachers (FTE)
227.8
Current expenditure (FY 2023)
$60,110,000

Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.

Byron Center Public Schools

Byron Center, Michigan

NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 42.8098, -85.7221

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Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White76.9%
  • Hispanic9%
  • Black1.5%
  • Asian5.3%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial7.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.

Schools by level

Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.

LevelSchoolsMedian studentsMedian ratioCharter
Elementary443219.1:10
Middle271719.9:10
High11,38722:10

Explore schools in Byron Center Public Schools

7 current directory entries

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Showing 1–7 of 7 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.

Schools, grade spans, enrollment, and student–teacher ratios
SchoolLevel / gradesStudentsRatioCompare
Brown Elementary SchoolElementaryKG–0443819.4:1
Byron Center High SchoolHigh09–121,38722:1
Byron Center West Middle SchoolMiddle07–0972920.5:1
Countryside Elementary SchoolElementaryKG–0442618.6:1
Heritage Elementary SchoolElementaryKG–0439818.8:1
Marshall Elementary SchoolElementaryPK–0446319.5:1
Robert L Nickels Intermediate SchoolMiddle05–0670519.2:1

Cities served by Byron Center Public Schools

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Frequently asked questions about Byron Center Public Schools

How many schools are in Byron Center Public Schools?

Byron Center Public Schools has 7 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

How many students attend Byron Center Public Schools?

NCES reports 4,572 students for 2024–25, served by 227.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 62 of 536 Michigan agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 4,450 students in schools that are still open.

What is the student–teacher ratio in Byron Center Public Schools?

The district-wide ratio is 20.1:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.

How much does Byron Center Public Schools spend per student?

The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $13,529 in current expenditure per pupil, including $9,357 for instruction. That ranks 408 of 533 comparable Michigan agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.

What is the largest high school in Byron Center Public Schools?

Byron Center High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 1,387 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.

How do I find my assigned school in Byron Center Public Schools?

Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (616) 878-6100 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.

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