At a glance
Reported students
438
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.52
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
463
Brown Elementary School: 438 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
19.4:1 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
- 604
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.8:1
What the reported data says about Brown Elementary School
Brown Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Byron Center. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Byron Center Public Schools. NCES reports 438 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 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.4:1, 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 (75.3%) and Asian (8.7%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Brown Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 19.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.52 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- 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
- White75.3%
- Hispanic7.5%
- Black0.7%
- Asian8.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.8%
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.
Other schools in Byron Center Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Countryside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
426 reported students
Marshall Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
463 reported students
Heritage Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
398 reported students
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
705 reported students
Byron Center West Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–09
729 reported students
Byron Center High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,387 reported students
Public schools near Brown Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Elementary School Elementary · Byron Center Public Schools | KG–04 | 398 | 0.7 mi |
| Marshall Elementary School Elementary · Byron Center Public Schools | PK–04 | 463 | 2.2 mi |
| Vanguard Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Vanguard Charter Academy | KG–08 | 765 | 3.6 mi |
| Townline Elementary Elementary · Kentwood Public Schools | KG–05 | 320 | 4 mi |
| Countryside Elementary School Elementary · Byron Center Public Schools | KG–04 | 426 | 4 mi |
| Grandville Grand View Elementary School Elementary · Grandville Public Schools | PK–06 | 406 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Brown Elementary School
What grades does Brown Elementary School serve?
Brown Elementary School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Byron Center Public Schools.
How many students attend Brown Elementary School?
Brown Elementary School reported 438 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 604 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Brown Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 19.4:1, based on 438 students and 22.52 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 Brown Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Brown Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Byron Center Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Brown Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
18.5% 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 Brown Elementary School in?
Brown Elementary School is part of Byron Center Public Schools, based in Byron Center, MI, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Brown Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Heritage Elementary School (0.7 mi), Marshall Elementary School (2.2 mi), Vanguard Charter Academy (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.