Enrollment
480
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jenison, MI
Bauerwood School
Federal NCES profile for Bauerwood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261983005639
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bauerwood School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Jenison · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bauerwood School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bauerwood School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Jenison, MI.
School address
District: Jenison Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261983005639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bauerwood School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bauerwood School
Bauerwood School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Jenison, Michigan, enrolling 480 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.1% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 480 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 458 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 36/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Jenison Public Schools also operates Jenison High School (1,506 students) and Jenison Junior High School (754 students) alongside Bauerwood 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 Bauerwood School compares
Bauerwood 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 65% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Michigan - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,834
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 2.9%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Bauerwood School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jenison Public Schools, which includes Bauerwood School.
$13,834
Per student
+2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 60.6%
Federal 10.4%
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 Bauerwood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenison Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosewood School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bursley School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandy Hill School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bauerwood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary 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 (~480 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bauerwood School
How many students attend Bauerwood School?
Bauerwood School has 480 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jenison, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bauerwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bauerwood School is 16.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% higher 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 Bauerwood School?
19.1% of students at Bauerwood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bauerwood School?
The largest demographic group at Bauerwood School is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Jenison, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bauerwood School?
Bauerwood School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Bauerwood School rank among elementary schools in Jenison?
By Resource Investment Index, Bauerwood School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Jenison, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Jenison on the city page.
Is Bauerwood School a good school?
Bauerwood School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Jenison Public Schools?
Besides Bauerwood School, Jenison Public Schools also operates Jenison High School (1,506 students), Jenison Junior High School (754 students), and Rosewood School (481 students). See the Jenison Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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