Byron Area Elementary School

byron.k12.mi.us

314 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Byron Area Elementary School, located at 401 East Maple Street in Byron, Michigan, serves as a cornerstone of the Byron Area Schools district. As a primary educational institution for the community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in their foundational years. The school is dedicated to academic excellence, social-emotional development, and preparing children to transition successfully into the higher grade levels within the district.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Byron Area Schools, which emphasizes student achievement, community partnership, and the use of modern educational resources to meet diverse learning needs. By maintaining a close-knit environment, the elementary school aims to provide personalized attention to its students. For families seeking more detailed information regarding curriculum, school calendars, or administrative policies, the district’s official website at http://byron.k12.mi.us serves as the primary resource for updates and school news.

314

Total Students

15.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Byron Area Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	16
Two or More	6
American Indian	2

White
290 (92.4 %)
Hispanic
16 (5.1 %)
Two or More
6 (1.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Byron Area Schools
Phone:	(810)266-4671
Website:	http://byron.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	314
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 55