- Enrollment
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Bauerwood School held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 261983005639 · Jenison, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 16.6:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Jenison High School (1,506 students)
Bauerwood School held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bauerwood School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jenison High S
Jenison High School
1,506 students
- Jenison Junior
Jenison Junior High School
754 students
- Rosewood Schoo 481
Rosewood School
481 students
- This school 480
Bauerwood School
480 students
- Bursley School 404
Bursley School
404 students
- Sandy Hill Sch 402
Sandy Hill School
402 students
What this shows Bauerwood School reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bauerwood School compares
Bauerwood School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,071
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Jenison Public Schools reports $15,071 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~480 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.