Enrollment
329
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hudsonville, MI
Bauer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bauer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261884005560
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bauer Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Hudsonville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 16.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bauer Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bauer Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Hudsonville, MI.
School address
District: Hudsonville Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261884005560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bauer Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bauer Elementary School
Bauer Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hudsonville, Michigan, enrolling 329 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.2:1, Bauer Elementary School is leaner than roughly 86% of Michigan schools and 30% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.4% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Michigan average.
With 329 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 258 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #129.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hudsonville's public schools, it stands alongside Jamestown Lower Elementary School (289 students): Bauer Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.2:1 vs 12.6:1).
Hudsonville Public School District also operates Hudsonville High School (1,995 students) and Riley Street Middle School (688 students) alongside Bauer Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bauer Elementary School compares
Bauer Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 70% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 14% in Michigan - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,627
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Bauer Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hudsonville Public School District, which includes Bauer Elementary School.
$12,627
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.8%
State 63.5%
Federal 1.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bauer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudsonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riley Street Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Street Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hudsonville Freshman Building | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bauer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Hudsonville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~329 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bauer Elementary School
How many students attend Bauer Elementary School?
Bauer Elementary School has 329 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hudsonville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bauer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bauer Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 30% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bauer Elementary School?
16.4% of students at Bauer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bauer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bauer Elementary School is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Hudsonville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bauer Elementary School?
Bauer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bauer Elementary School rank among schools in Hudsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bauer Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Hudsonville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hudsonville on the city page.
Is Bauer Elementary School a good school?
Bauer Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hudsonville Public School District?
Besides Bauer Elementary School, Hudsonville Public School District also operates Hudsonville High School (1,995 students), Riley Street Middle School (688 students), and Baldwin Street Middle School (610 students). See the Hudsonville Public School District district page for the complete list.
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