- Enrollment
- 1,387
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Byron Center, MI
Brown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260756004333
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brown Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Byron Center · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Brown Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brown Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Byron Center, MI.
School address
District: Byron Center Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260756004333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Brown Elementary School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 260756004333 · Byron Center, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 16.8:1 · 19.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Byron Center High School (1,387 students)
Brown Elementary School held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Brown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Byron Center H
Byron Center High School
1,387 students
- Byron Center W
Byron Center West Middle School
729 students
- Robert L Nicke
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
705 students
- Marshall Eleme 463
Marshall Elementary School
463 students
- This school 438
Brown Elementary School
438 students
- Countryside El 426
Countryside Elementary School
426 students
What this shows Brown Elementary School reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brown Elementary School compares
Brown Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 64% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 51% in Michigan - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$13,529
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.3%
Asian 8.7%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Brown Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Byron Center Public Schools reports $13,529 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Center High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Byron Center West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert L Nickels Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Countryside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brown Elementary School
How many students attend Brown Elementary School?
Brown Elementary School has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Byron Center, MI. CCD year-over-year: 583 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% higher 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 Brown Elementary School?
19.6% of students at Brown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brown Elementary School is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Byron Center, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brown Elementary School?
Brown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brown Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Byron Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Brown Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Byron Center, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Byron Center on the city page.
What other schools are in Byron Center Public Schools?
Besides Brown Elementary School, Byron Center Public Schools also operates Byron Center High School (1,387 students), Byron Center West Middle School (729 students), and Robert L Nickels Intermediate School (705 students). See the Byron Center Public Schools district page for the complete list.