Blain Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Blain Elementary School served 34 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
| School Type | Special education school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten |
| Total Students | 34 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 88% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch (95-96) | 19% | 25% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Byron Center School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Blain Elementary School is Pine Rest Kentwood Public Schools (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Cross Creek Charter Academy (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Countryside Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Byron Center Countryside Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-4 | 524 students
0.8 miles
8200 Eastern Ave Se
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6900 0.8 K-4 524 - Byron Center Cross Creek Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 784 students
1.9 miles
7701 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 656-4000 1.9 K-8 784 - Grand Rapids Pine Rest Kentwood Public Schools Special Education School
Grades: 1-12 | 31 students
2.0 miles
300 68th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 554-3980 2.0 1-12 31 - Byron Center Byron Center High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,088 student
2.3 miles
8500 Burlingame Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6600 2.3 9-12 1,088 - Grand Rapids Southwood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 333 students
2.4 miles
630 66th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 455-7230 2.4 K-5 333
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