Brookside Elementary School

www.brps.org

336 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Brookside Elementary School is a public school located in Big Rapids, Michigan, serving as part of the Big Rapids Public Schools district. Situated at 210 Escott Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community. It emphasizes foundational education, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success as they transition to middle school.

As a component of the wider Big Rapids Public Schools system, Brookside benefits from a structured curriculum aligned with state educational standards. The school encourages family involvement and community engagement to enrich the educational experience, aiming to create a welcoming atmosphere where children can thrive. For families seeking current information on school calendars, enrollment, or district policies, the official website at [www.brps.org](http://www.brps.org) serves as the primary resource for news and administrative updates.

336

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brookside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	9
Black	16
Two or More	32
American Indian	5

White
274 (81.5%)
Two or More
32 (9.5%)
Black
16 (4.8%)
Hispanic
9 (2.7%)
American Indian
5 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Big Rapids Public Schools
Phone:	(231)796-8323
Website:	http://www.brps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 82