Enrollment
404
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jenison, MI
Bursley School
Federal NCES profile for Bursley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261983005640
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bursley School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Jenison · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bursley School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bursley School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Jenison, MI.
School address
District: Jenison Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261983005640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bursley School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bursley School
Bursley School is a mid-sized elementary school in Jenison, Michigan, enrolling 404 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.2:1, Bursley School is leaner than roughly 89% of Michigan schools and 36% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 404 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 697 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #17, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Jenison Public Schools also operates Jenison High School (1,506 students) and Jenison Junior High School (754 students) alongside Bursley 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 Bursley School compares
Bursley 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 36% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 29% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 11% in Michigan - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 3.0%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Bursley School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jenison Public Schools, which includes Bursley 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 Bursley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenison Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosewood School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bauerwood School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandy Hill School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bursley 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
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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 (~404 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bursley School
How many students attend Bursley School?
Bursley School has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jenison, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bursley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bursley School is 11.2:1, which is 36% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% 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 Bursley School?
38.4% of students at Bursley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bursley School?
The largest demographic group at Bursley School is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Jenison, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bursley School?
Bursley School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Bursley School rank among elementary schools in Jenison?
By Resource Investment Index, Bursley School ranks #5 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 Bursley School a good school?
Bursley School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% 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 Jenison Public Schools?
Besides Bursley 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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