- Enrollment
- 1,387
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Byron Center, MI
Countryside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Countryside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260756001549
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Countryside Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Byron Center · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Countryside Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Countryside Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Byron Center, MI.
School address
District: Byron Center Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260756001549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Countryside Elementary School held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 260756001549 · Byron Center, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 15.2:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Byron Center High School (1,387 students)
Countryside Elementary School held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Countryside 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
- Brown Elementa 438
Brown Elementary School
438 students
- This school 426
Countryside Elementary School
426 students
What this shows Countryside Elementary School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Countryside Elementary School compares
Countryside 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 61% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Michigan - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.2%
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 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 6.3%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Countryside 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 Countryside 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Countryside 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
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~426 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Countryside Elementary School
How many students attend Countryside Elementary School?
Countryside Elementary School has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Byron Center, MI. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Countryside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Countryside Elementary School is 15.2:1, 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 Countryside Elementary School?
21.2% of students at Countryside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Countryside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Countryside Elementary School is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Byron Center, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Countryside Elementary School?
Countryside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Countryside Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Byron Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Countryside Elementary School ranks #3 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 Countryside 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.