How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Countryside Elementary School | Cross Creek Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Byron Center, MI | Byron Center, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 426 | 809 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.6:1 | 20.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.0% | 28.6% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Countryside Elementary School | Cross Creek Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,529 | $10,956 |
| District | Byron Center Public Schools | Cross Creek Charter Academy |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Countryside Elementary School | Cross Creek Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.9% | 57.6% |
| African American | 2.3% | 9.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% | 13.2% |
| Asian | 6.3% | 9.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.6% | 10.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Countryside Elementary School | Cross Creek Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 586:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.5% | 10.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 13 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.