Blain Elementary School serves 34 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
88%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (95-96)
19%
25%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Blain Elementary School?
34 students attend Blain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Blain Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blain Elementary School?
Blain Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blain Elementary School offer ?
Blain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Blain Elementary School part of?
Blain Elementary School is part of Byron Center Public Schools School District.
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