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Brookside Elementary

2505 Madison Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, United States

+1 (616) 819-2242

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Brookside Elementary Overview

About This School

Brookside Elementary is a public elementary in Grand Rapids, Michigan, serving 254 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 84% in ELA, 78% in math, and 81% in science. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 with 15 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $49,002. The student body is composed of 52% male and 48% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population includes 40% Black, 28% Hispanic, 21% White, and 10% students of two or more races.

254

Total Students

PK-5

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

15 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Kent County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

Brookside Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Mathematics

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Science

Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 18.3:1

State Avg: 17.3:1

Students per Counselor

Brookside Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$49,002

City Avg: $67,149

State Avg: $68,685

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor:1

Brookside Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

51.57%

Male

48.43%

Female

Total Enrollment: 254 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White21.26%

Hispanic28.35%

Asian0%

Black39.76%

Two or More Races10.24%

Native American0.39%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brookside Elementary

Q: What is Brookside Elementary?

A: Brookside Elementary is a elementary public located in Grand Rapids.

Q: How many students attend Brookside Elementary?

A: Brookside Elementary has approximately 254 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookside Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Brookside Elementary is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about Brookside Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Brookside Elementary - Grand Rapids, MI

Quick Facts about Brookside Elementary
School Name	Brookside Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	2505 Madison Ave Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, Grand Rapids, MI
County	Kent County
Phone	+1 (616) 819-2242
Total Students	254
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	15
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookside Elementary

What is Brookside Elementary?

Brookside Elementary is a elementary public located in Grand Rapids.

How many students attend Brookside Elementary?

Brookside Elementary has approximately 254 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookside Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Brookside Elementary is 16:1.

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