Breton Downs School

2500 BOSTON ST SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49506

www.egrps.org

459 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

459

Total Students

24.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Breton Downs School
Demographic	Student Count
White	405
Hispanic	23
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	22

White
405 (88.2 %)
Hispanic
23 (5.0 %)
Two or More
22 (4.8 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)

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:	East Grand Rapids Public Schools
Phone:	(616)235-7552
Website:	http://www.egrps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
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 71

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 71