Countryside Elementary School
Tel:
(616)878-6900
- Countryside Elementary School serves 529 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 76% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Countryside Elementary School's student population of 529 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 529 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Countryside Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Countryside Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #26 out of 3,159 schools (Top 1%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 8% |
| Black | 2% | 18% |
| White | 87% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Byron Center Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Countryside Elementary School is Pine Rest - Kentwood Public Schools (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cross Creek Charter Academy (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cross Creek Charter Academy (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Byron Center Cross Creek Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 783 students
1.2 miles
7701 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616)656-4000 1.2 K-8 783 - Grand Rapids Pine Rest - Kentwood Public Schools Special Education School
Grades: 1-12 | 50 students
1.8 miles
300 68th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616)554-3980 1.8 1-12 50 - Grand Rapids Southwood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 336 students
2.0 miles
630 66th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616)455-7230 2.0 K-5 336 - Caledonia Explorer Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 508 students
2.6 miles
2307 68th St Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616)554-0302 2.6 K-5 508 - Grand Rapids East Kentwood High School Grades: 9-12 | 1945 students
2.7 miles
6230 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616)698-6700 2.7 9-12 1945
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