Brookside Learning Center

Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District

www.lewiscassisd.org

55 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Brookside Learning Center, located in Cassopolis, Michigan, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Lewis Cass Intermediate School District (LCISD). The school is designed to serve students with significant cognitive and physical disabilities, offering a supportive and highly individualized learning environment. By focusing on functional life skills, sensory integration, and communication development, the center aims to help students reach their highest potential for independence while providing essential therapeutic services such as speech, occupational, and physical therapy.

Beyond academics, Brookside Learning Center acts as a vital resource for families and the surrounding community. It emphasizes a collaborative approach, working closely with parents, healthcare professionals, and local school districts to ensure that each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) is comprehensive and holistic. The school’s commitment to providing a safe, inclusive, and nurturing atmosphere allows students to engage with their curriculum in a way that respects their unique needs and celebrates their personal milestones.

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

4.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brookside Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	4
Black	3
Two or More	6

White
42 (76.4 %)
Two or More
6 (10.9 %)
Hispanic
4 (7.3 %)
Black
3 (5.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District
Phone:	(269)445-6260
Website:	http://www.lewiscassisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	55
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 8

Grade 1 5

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 5

Grade 5 6

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 11

Grade 8 3

Grade 10 1