BRETON DOWNS SCHOOL

Breton Downs School is a public elementary school that is part of the East Grand Rapids Public Schools school district, located in GRAND RAPIDS, MI with about 395 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 21 teachers, Breton Downs School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Breton Downs School, located in the East Grand Rapids Public Schools district, serves students in grades K–5. As a cornerstone of the East Grand Rapids community, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered learning environment. The curriculum emphasizes fundamental skills while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and personal growth, consistently ranking among the top-performing elementary schools in Michigan.

Beyond its academic rigor, Breton Downs is known for its strong sense of community and active parental involvement. The school benefits from a collaborative culture where teachers, families, and staff work closely together to support the social and emotional development of every child. By prioritizing a well-rounded education and maintaining high expectations within a nurturing atmosphere, Breton Downs prepares its students for success as they transition to the district's middle and high school programs.

For more information, contact Breton Downs School at (616) 235-7552 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2500 BOSTON ST SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506-4787
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BRETON DOWNS SCHOOL is a public school in GRAND RAPIDS, MI with about 395 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
395
Teachers:
21.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 395 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BRETON DOWNS SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.

White
87.8%
Black or African American
5.3%
Hispanic/Latino
3.5%
Two or more races
1.8%
Asian
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.