- Enrollment
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
El Puente Spanish Immersion held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 261983008873 · Hudsonville, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 20:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Jenison High School (1,506 students)
El Puente Spanish Immersion held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
El Puente Spanish Immersion 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
- Bursley School 404
Bursley School
404 students
- This school 380
El Puente Spanish Immersion
380 students
What this shows El Puente Spanish Immersion reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Puente Spanish Immersion compares
El Puente Spanish Immersion 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 + 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.
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
District finance for Jenison Public Schools reports $15,071 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~380 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.