Brookside Elementary

2505 MADISON AVE SE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49507

280 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Brookside School, located on Madison Avenue SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serves as a significant educational fixture within the local community. Operating as part of the Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged students. Its location in the Madison Square neighborhood positions it as a key community hub, dedicated to meeting the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of families residing in the heart of Grand Rapids.

Academically, Brookside emphasizes core literacy and mathematics skills while encouraging student engagement through inclusive classroom practices. The school works to cultivate a collaborative culture by partnering with families and local organizations to provide resources that extend beyond the traditional classroom. By focusing on individualized instruction and community involvement, Brookside School strives to prepare its students for long-term academic success and personal growth within the broader district framework.

280

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brookside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	80
Black	135
Asian	4
Two or More	19

Black
135 (48.2 %)
Hispanic
80 (28.6 %)
White
42 (15.0 %)
Two or More
19 (6.8 %)
Asian
4 (1.4 %)

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:	Grand Rapids Public Schools
Phone:	(616)819-2242
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 54

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 40