Overview
Countryside Academy Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in BENTON HARBOR, Michigan. The school enrolls 380 students. It is part of the Countryside Academy district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Michigan state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
90% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictCountryside Academy
County26021
CityBENTON HARBOR
ZIP49022
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID260014201700
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment380
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %90%
State Avg59%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)