Breton Downs School

Summary:

Breton Downs School is an exceptional elementary school serving pre-kindergarten through 5th grade students in Grand Rapids, Michigan, part of the highly-ranked East Grand Rapids Public Schools district.

Breton Downs consistently outperforms state and district averages, with 81.7% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 81.1% in the district and just 43.3% statewide. The school also boasts low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 5.4% to 13.4%, significantly lower than nearby Lakeside School (14.9%) and Wealthy School (8.3%). Additionally, Breton Downs has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, between 5.53% and 6.35%, much lower than surrounding schools.

One notable difference is Breton Downs' student racial makeup, with 88.24% white students, compared to 85.14% at Lakeside and 82.47% at Wealthy. This higher percentage of white students may be reflective of the demographics of the surrounding neighborhood. Despite this, Breton Downs and the other top-performing schools in the East Grand Rapids Public Schools district demonstrate that the district as a whole is providing a high-quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2500 Boston St SE
       Grand Rapids, MI  49506-4787


(616) 235-7552

District: East Grand Rapids Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
31st of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,098 Help


Students who attend Breton Downs School usually attend:

Middle:    East Grand Rapids Middle School
High:    East Grand Rapids High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  459

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.2%
Hispanic:
5.0%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Breton Downs School ranks better than 97.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the East Grand Rapids Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.33. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.2%), Hispanic (5%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Breton Downs School is 18.5. 1 elementary schools in the East Grand Rapids Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Breton Downs School is $11,098, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the East Grand Rapids Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Breton Downs School:

SchoolDigger ranks Breton Downs School 31st of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Breton Downs School in the ranking list.)

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East Grand Rapids Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks East Grand Rapids Public Schools 5th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Breton Downs School

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Rank History for all students at Breton Downs School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.27 190th 1545 87.7%
2007 77.83 247th 1565 84.2%
2008 78.26 258th 1577 83.6%
2009 79.52 216th 1589 86.4%
2010 77.52 230th 1552 85.2%
2011 85.16 43rd 1552 97.2%
2012 94.42 28th 1566 98.2%
2013 94.34 33rd 1563 97.9%
2014 93.16 46th 1533 97.0%
2015 94.80 41st 1580 97.4%
2016 95.14 36th 1548 97.7%
2017 96.00 23rd 1466 98.4%
2018 94.75 41st 1448 97.2%
2019 95.18 34th 1408 97.6%
2021 93.91 38th 1153 96.7%
2022 91.59 81st 1344 94.0%
2023 93.20 64th 1470 95.6%
2024 96.33 31st 1486 97.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Breton Downs School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.83 117th 1397 91.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Breton Downs School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.08 86th 1443 94.0%
2019 89.99 59th 1171 95.0%
2021 88.90 45th 902 95.0%
2022 90.19 61st 1106 94.5%
2023 90.97 69th 1321 94.8%
2024 95.51 27th 1342 98.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Breton Downs School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.51 16th 1446 98.9%
2019 95.82 17th 1196 98.6%
2021 92.30 33rd 915 96.4%
2022 89.07 81st 1139 92.9%
2023 89.87 77th 1334 94.2%
2024 95.19 27th 1347 98.0%
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Rank History for White students at Breton Downs School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.13 33rd 1253 97.4%
2019 94.21 32nd 1128 97.2%
2021 94.71 28th 1005 97.2%
2022 88.07 84th 1102 92.4%
2023 91.65 54th 1198 95.5%
2024 94.10 37th 1204 96.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, April 30, 2009

Open Quote Excellent teachers all around. My two children have attended this school and we've been very pleased. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Breton Downs School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 326 2 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1989 268 2 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1990 284 6 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1991 298 7 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1992 297 7 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1993 300 8 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1994 360 10 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1995 358 8 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1996 358 8 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1997 374 12 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1998 364 10 7 0 0 n/a n/a -4 377
1999 372 11 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2000 355 11 3 2 0 n/a n/a 9 380
2001 340 14 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 362
2002 354 18 7 4 1 n/a n/a 0 384
2003 354 18 7 4 1 n/a n/a 0 384
2004 359 21 7 4 2 n/a n/a 0 393
2005 357 22 12 1 2 n/a n/a 0 394
2006 370 23 23 3 1 n/a n/a 0 420
2007 383 27 16 9 0 n/a n/a 1 436
2008 370 22 21 8 n/a n/a n/a 0 421
2009 379 24 23 9 0 n/a n/a 3 438
2010 379 22 22 13 0 n/a n/a 4 440
2011 371 12 19 12 0 0 10 0 424
2012 350 9 22 10 0 1 4 0 396
2013 355 6 22 9 0 1 3 0 396
2014 355 8 15 10 0 1 4 0 393
2015 358 8 10 6 0 1 4 0 387
2016 344 17 6 11 0 2 3 0 383
2017 335 19 6 13 0 3 3 0 379
2018 347 21 4 14 0 2 7 0 395
2019 342 8 5 22 0 0 21 0 398
2020 376 4 5 21 0 0 19 0 425
2021 366 5 4 19 0 0 22 0 416
2022 403 3 4 23 0 0 24 0 457
2023 405 5 4 23 0 0 22 0 459

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Breton Downs School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 334 n/a n/a n/a
1989 276 n/a n/a 0.7
1990 293 26.0 11.2 0
1991 314 n/a n/a n/a
1992 310 n/a n/a n/a
1993 320 n/a 0.0 1.9
1994 381 21.3 17.9 1.3
1995 372 21.4 17.4 1.9
1996 372 21.4 17.4 1.9
1997 393 23.0 17.1 1.8
1998 377 23.0 16.4 1.3
1999 388 23.0 16.9 1.3
2000 380 22.5 16.5 3.8
2001 362 23.0 15.7 4.1
2002 384 23.9 16.1 2.9
2003 384 23.9 16.1 2.9
2004 393 27.1 14.5 3.1
2005 394 25.2 15.6 5.1
2006 420 25.2 16.7 5
2007 436 25.7 17.0 5.7
2008 421 26.8 15.7 5.5
2009 438 26.0 16.8 7.8
2010 440 26.0 16.9 8.7
2011 424 24.9 17.0 5.2
2012 396 24.8 15.9 4.8
2013 396 25.9 15.2 7.3
2014 393 24.3 16.1 6.1
2015 387 26.0 14.8 4.4
2016 383 22.0 17.4 6
2017 379 20.4 18.5 3.7
2018 395 21.6 18.2 6.3
2019 398 22.1 17.9 6
2020 425 25.6 16.5 6.4
2021 416 23.9 17.3 5.5
2022 457 23.6 19.2 6.3
2023 459 24.7 18.5 6.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Breton Downs School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 334 n/a n/a n/a
1989 276 n/a n/a 0.7
1990 293 26.0 11.2 0
1991 314 n/a n/a n/a
1992 310 n/a n/a n/a
1993 320 n/a 0.0 1.9
1994 381 21.3 17.9 1.3
1995 372 21.4 17.4 1.9
1996 372 21.4 17.4 1.9
1997 393 23.0 17.1 1.8
1998 377 23.0 16.4 1.3
1999 388 23.0 16.9 1.3
2000 380 22.5 16.5 3.8
2001 362 23.0 15.7 4.1
2002 384 23.9 16.1 2.9
2003 384 23.9 16.1 2.9
2004 393 27.1 14.5 3.1
2005 394 25.2 15.6 5.1
2006 420 25.2 16.7 5
2007 436 25.7 17.0 5.7
2008 421 26.8 15.7 5.5
2009 438 26.0 16.8 7.8
2010 440 26.0 16.9 8.7
2011 424 24.9 17.0 5.2
2012 396 24.8 15.9 4.8
2013 396 25.9 15.2 7.3
2014 393 24.3 16.1 6.1
2015 387 26.0 14.8 4.4
2016 383 22.0 17.4 6
2017 379 20.4 18.5 3.7
2018 395 21.6 18.2 6.3
2019 398 22.1 17.9 6
2020 425 25.6 16.5 6.4
2021 416 23.9 17.3 5.5
2022 457 23.6 19.2 6.3
2023 459 24.7 18.5 6.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Breton Downs School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $48 (0.5%) $10,200 (99.5%) $10,249
2020 $178 (1.8%) $9,463 (98.2%) $9,641
2021 $518 (5.0%) $9,805 (95.0%) $10,322
2022 $716 (7.3%) $9,093 (92.7%) $9,810
2023 $593 (5.3%) $10,505 (94.7%) $11,098

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Breton Downs School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 34th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 64th of 1470 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Breton Downs School)76.670.5
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Grand Rapids Public Schools)84.774.3
 10.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Breton Downs School)63.864.1
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Math (East Grand Rapids Public Schools)79.667.9
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Breton Downs School)84.185.1
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (East Grand Rapids Public Schools)79.380.5
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Breton Downs School)85.569
 16.5%
   4th Grade Math (East Grand Rapids Public Schools)74.569.3
 5.2%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Breton Downs School)76.275.4
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (East Grand Rapids Public Schools)77.776.9
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Breton Downs School)68.358.6
 9.7%
   5th Grade Math (East Grand Rapids Public Schools)68.658.2
 10.4%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Breton Downs School)52.444.9
 7.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (East Grand Rapids Public Schools)58.652.8
 5.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students398459
 15.3%
African American85
 37.5%
American Indian00
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic2223
 4.5%
Pacific Islander00
White342405
 18.4%
Two or More Races2122
 4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6%6.3%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Breton Downs School

Students who attend Breton Downs School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Grand Rapids Middle School
High : East Grand Rapids High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 459 students attended Breton Downs School.

Yes! Breton Downs School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 31st of 1486 Michigan elementary schools.

Students at Breton Downs School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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