Enrollment
451
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Rapids, MI
Breton Downs School
Federal NCES profile for Breton Downs School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261248004959
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Breton Downs School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 44
- schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Breton Downs School has class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Breton Downs School ranks #4 of 44 schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: East Grand Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261248004959 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Breton Downs School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Breton Downs School
Breton Downs School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 451 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.3% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 451 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 204 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #64.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Grand Rapids's public schools, it stands alongside City Middlehigh (955 students): Breton Downs School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.8:1 vs 24.5:1).
East Grand Rapids Public Schools also operates East Grand Rapids High School (908 students) and East Grand Rapids Middle School (710 students) alongside Breton Downs School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Breton Downs School compares
Breton Downs School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 88% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Michigan - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,566
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Breton Downs School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Grand Rapids Public Schools, which includes Breton Downs School.
$11,566
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 59.3%
Federal 3.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Breton Downs School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Grand Rapids High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Grand Rapids Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wealthy School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeside School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Breton Downs School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Grand Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
City Middlehigh
Standard public school
955 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Harrison Park Academy
Standard public school
708 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
494 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Standard public school
287 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hope Academy of West Michigan
Standard public school
284 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Mulick Park Elementary School
Standard public school
264 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~451 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Breton Downs School
How many students attend Breton Downs School?
Breton Downs School has 451 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Breton Downs School?
The student-teacher ratio at Breton Downs School is 18.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Breton Downs School?
6.3% of students at Breton Downs School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Breton Downs School?
The largest demographic group at Breton Downs School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Breton Downs School?
Breton Downs School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Breton Downs School rank among schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Breton Downs School ranks #4 of 44 schools in Grand Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
Is Breton Downs School a good school?
Breton Downs School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in East Grand Rapids Public Schools?
Besides Breton Downs School, East Grand Rapids Public Schools also operates East Grand Rapids High School (908 students), East Grand Rapids Middle School (710 students), and Wealthy School (462 students). See the East Grand Rapids Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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