Countryside Elementary School

8200 EASTERN AVE SE
BYRON CENTER, MI 49315

www.bcpsk12.net

589 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Countryside Elementary School is a public school located in Byron Center, Michigan, serving as part of the Byron Center Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the development of the "whole child." By focusing on foundational skills and encouraging personal growth, the school aims to prepare its young students for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school benefits from being part of a district known for its strong community involvement and commitment to high academic standards. Through its official website, http://www.bcpsk12.net, families can access information regarding school resources, district-wide initiatives, and updates on programs designed to enhance the student experience. With its location on Eastern Ave SE, Countryside Elementary plays an integral role in the Byron Center community, providing a structured and nurturing atmosphere for elementary-aged learners.

589

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Countryside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	441
Hispanic	53
Black	9
Asian	40
Two or More	45
American Indian	1

White
441 (74.9 %)
Hispanic
53 (9.0 %)
Two or More
45 (7.6 %)
Asian
40 (6.8 %)
Black
9 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Byron Center Public Schools
Phone:	(616)878-6900
Website:	http://www.bcpsk12.net
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 123

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 111