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Breton Downs School

Grades PK–05 · Elementary · Grand Rapids, MI · NCES 261248004959

At a glance

Reported students

451

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

22.28

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

20.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Michigan elementary enrollment

73rd percentile

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

District median enrollment

462

Breton Downs School: 451 reported students.

State peer staffing position

95th percentile

20.2:1 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
453
Teachers (FTE)
22.5
Student–teacher ratio
20.1:1

What the reported data says about Breton Downs School

Breton Downs School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Grand Rapids. It is one of 5 current school records connected to East Grand Rapids Public Schools. NCES reports 451 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 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.2:1, 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 (87.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.1%). English learners represent 1.1% 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 Breton Downs School

  1. 1How do the reported 20.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
1.1%
Students with disabilities
6%
Free/reduced-price lunch
7.3%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0.33
Social workers (FTE)
0.33

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White87.8%
  • Hispanic5.1%
  • Black0.9%
  • Asian1.1%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial5.1%

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.

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Public schools near Breton Downs School

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

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Lakeside School

Elementary · East Grand Rapids Public Schools

KG–054530.6 mi
Ridgemoor Park Montessori

Elementary · Grand Rapids Public Schools

PK–061310.6 mi
Mulick Park Elementary School

Elementary · Grand Rapids Public Schools

PK–052641 mi
Wealthy School

Elementary · East Grand Rapids Public Schools

KG–054621.3 mi
Campus Elementary

Elementary · Grand Rapids Public Schools

PK–052101.8 mi
Gerald Dawkins Academy

Elementary · Charter · Gerald Dawkins Academy

KG–051521.8 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Breton Downs School

What grades does Breton Downs School serve?

Breton Downs School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in East Grand Rapids Public Schools.

How many students attend Breton Downs School?

Breton Downs School reported 451 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 453 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Breton Downs School?

The calculated ratio is 20.2:1, based on 451 students and 22.28 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 Breton Downs School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Breton Downs School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Grand Rapids Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Breton Downs School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

7.3% 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 Breton Downs School in?

Breton Downs School is part of East Grand Rapids Public Schools, based in Grand Rapids, MI, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Breton Downs School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lakeside School (0.6 mi), Ridgemoor Park Montessori (0.6 mi), Mulick Park Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.