- Enrollment
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Bursley School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.7 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 261983005640 · Jenison, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 11.2:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Jenison High School (1,506 students)
Bursley School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.7 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bursley 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
- Bauerwood Scho 480
Bauerwood School
480 students
- This school 404
Bursley School
404 students
- Sandy Hill Sch 402
Sandy Hill School
402 students
What this shows Bursley School reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bursley School compares
Bursley 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 + 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.
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
District finance for Jenison Public Schools reports $15,071 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~404 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.