Enrollment
380
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hudsonville, MI
El Puente Spanish Immersion
Federal NCES profile for El Puente Spanish Immersion, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261983008873
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Puente Spanish Immersion earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Hudsonville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
El Puente Spanish Immersion has class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Puente Spanish Immersion ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hudsonville, MI.
School address
District: Jenison Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261983008873 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How El Puente Spanish Immersion compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at El Puente Spanish Immersion
El Puente Spanish Immersion is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Hudsonville, Michigan, enrolling 380 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.3% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Michigan average.
With 380 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 280 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #28, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 42/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Hudsonville's elementary schools, it stands alongside South Elementary School (391 students): El Puente Spanish Immersion is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20:1 vs 17.8:1).
Jenison Public Schools also operates Jenison High School (1,506 students) and Jenison Junior High School (754 students) alongside El Puente Spanish Immersion.
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 El Puente Spanish Immersion compares
El Puente Spanish Immersion on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 79% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Michigan - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.8%
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, El Puente Spanish Immersion 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 El Puente Spanish Immersion.
$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 El Puente Spanish Immersion Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jenison Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosewood School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bauerwood School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bursley School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Puente Spanish Immersion'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
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Hudsonville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~380 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about El Puente Spanish Immersion
How many students attend El Puente Spanish Immersion?
El Puente Spanish Immersion has 380 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hudsonville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Puente Spanish Immersion?
The student-teacher ratio at El Puente Spanish Immersion is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at El Puente Spanish Immersion?
11.3% of students at El Puente Spanish Immersion are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Puente Spanish Immersion?
The largest demographic group at El Puente Spanish Immersion is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Hudsonville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Puente Spanish Immersion?
El Puente Spanish Immersion has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 El Puente Spanish Immersion rank among elementary schools in Hudsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, El Puente Spanish Immersion ranks #1 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Hudsonville on the city page.
Is El Puente Spanish Immersion a good school?
El Puente Spanish Immersion earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 El Puente Spanish Immersion, 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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