Countryside Academy Elementary

Elementary Charter Supplemental Virtual BENTON HARBOR, MI Grades KG–05 Rural: Fringe Niles, MI SchoolScore™ C (63.2)
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Countryside Academy Elementary
BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022
Elementary ★ Charter Supplemental Virtual Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ C (63.2)
384
Students
23.5
Teachers
16.3:1
Student:Teacher
(269)944-3319
Phone
http://www.countrysideacademy.org
Website

Located in BENTON HARBOR, MICHIGAN (ZIP 49022), Countryside Academy Elementary is a Elementary school with charter status serving grades KG–05 in the Countryside Academy district.

Key statistics: 384 students enrolled; a 16.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Michigan Elementary School Average
Enrollment
384.0
State avg: 372.0
▲ 3% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.32:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▲ 3% worse
Free Lunch %
83.1%
State avg: 55.0%
▲ 51% worse
School Details
School Name
Countryside Academy Elementary
NCESSCH ID
260014201700
State School ID
MI-11901-09427
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
4722 MEADOWBROOK RD
City
BENTON HARBOR
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
49022
County
Berrien County
Metro Area
Niles, MI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
2604
State Leg. Upper
26020
State Leg. Lower
26038
Latitude
42.07775
Longitude
-86.34506
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
384
Total Students
👩‍🏫
23.5
Teachers FTE
📐
16.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
23.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)23.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 319 83.1%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Countryside Academy
LEAID
2600142
State LEA ID
MI-11901
Phone
(269)944-3319
Website
http://www.countrysideacademy.org
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
BENTON HARBOR
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$13,050K
Federal Revenue
$3,680K
State Revenue
$9,119K
Local Revenue
$251K
Total Expenditure
$14,765K
Instruction Exp.
$6,061K
Support Services
$3,657K
Other Current Exp.
$505K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Countryside Academy Elementary

1
Countryside Academy MiddleHigh School
BENTON HARBOR · Other
0.1 mi
2
River School
SODUS · Elementary
3.8 mi
3
Fair Plain East Elementary
BENTON HARBOR · Elementary
4.9 mi
4
Discovery Enrichment Center
BENTON HARBOR · Elementary
5.3 mi
5
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
BENTON HARBOR · Elementary
5.3 mi
6
Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center
BENTON HARBOR · Other
5.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Countryside Academy Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Countryside Academy Elementary?
384 students are enrolled at Countryside Academy Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Countryside Academy Elementary have?
Countryside Academy Elementary has 23.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1.
What grades does Countryside Academy Elementary serve?
Countryside Academy Elementary serves grades KG through 05.
Is Countryside Academy Elementary a charter school?
Countryside Academy Elementary is a charter school.
What metro area is Countryside Academy Elementary located in?
Countryside Academy Elementary is located in the Niles, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Countryside Academy Elementary belong to?
Countryside Academy Elementary is part of the Countryside Academy school district.
How much does Countryside Academy spend per student?
The Countryside Academy district spends approximately $38,450,521 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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