- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Big Rapids, MI
Brookside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brookside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260578004206
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookside Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Big Rapids · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 62.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookside Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookside Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Big Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Big Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260578004206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Brookside Elementary School shrank from 417 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (-18.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 260578004206 · Big Rapids, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 15.3:1 · 62.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Rapids High School (755 students)
Brookside Elementary School shrank from 417 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (-18.0%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Brookside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Big Rapids Hig
Big Rapids High School
755 students
- Big Rapids Mid
Big Rapids Middle School
644 students
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary School
346 students
- This school
Brookside Elementary School
336 students
- Big Rapids Vir 115
Big Rapids Virtual School
115 students
What this shows Brookside Elementary School reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brookside Elementary School compares
Brookside Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.6% | ▲ 15% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Michigan - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
72.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,594
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Brookside Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Big Rapids Public Schools reports $12,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brookside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rapids High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Rapids Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Big Rapids Virtual School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brookside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 57.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~336 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Brookside Elementary School
How many students attend Brookside Elementary School?
Brookside Elementary School has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Big Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), down 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookside Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brookside Elementary School?
62.6% of students at Brookside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brookside Elementary School is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Big Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookside Elementary School?
Brookside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brookside Elementary School rank among schools in Big Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookside Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Big 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 Big Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Big Rapids Public Schools?
Besides Brookside Elementary School, Big Rapids Public Schools also operates Big Rapids High School (755 students), Big Rapids Middle School (644 students), and Riverview Elementary School (346 students). See the Big Rapids Public Schools district page for the complete list.