Britton Deerfield SchoolDeerfield Building

151 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Britton Deerfield Schools (BDS) is a consolidated public school district serving students in the Britton and Deerfield communities of Michigan. Operating out of the Deerfield Building, the district emphasizes a close-knit, student-centered learning environment that leverages its small-town setting to foster strong connections between faculty, families, and the student body. Their mission focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success while maintaining the values and traditions of their rural community.

The district offers a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities designed to support holistic student development. By integrating technology with traditional instruction, Britton Deerfield aims to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and community engagement. As a focal point for the local area, the school district serves as a hub for community activity, striving to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full academic and personal potential.

151

Total Students

9.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Britton Deerfield SchoolDeerfield Building
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	7

White
140 (92.7 %)
Two or More
7 (4.6 %)
Black
2 (1.3 %)
Asian
2 (1.3 %)

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:	Britton Deerfield Schools
Phone:	(517)447-3215
Website:	http://bdschools.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	151
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 39

Grade 7 20

Grade 8 34