- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hudsonville, MI
Jamestown Lower Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jamestown Lower Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261884008782
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jamestown Lower Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Hudsonville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jamestown Lower Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jamestown Lower Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hudsonville, MI.
School address
District: Hudsonville Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261884008782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Jamestown Lower Elementary School shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 261884008782 · Hudsonville, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 12.6:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Hudsonville High School (1,995 students)
Jamestown Lower Elementary School shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Jamestown Lower Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hudsonville Hi
Hudsonville High School
1,995 students
- Riley Street M 688
Riley Street Middle School
688 students
- Baldwin Street 610
Baldwin Street Middle School
610 students
- Hudsonville Fr 468
Hudsonville Freshman Building
468 students
- Georgetown Ele 450
Georgetown Elementary School
450 students
- This school 289
Jamestown Lower Elementary School
289 students
What this shows Jamestown Lower Elementary School reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jamestown Lower Elementary School compares
Jamestown Lower Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 64% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Michigan - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$14,135
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Jamestown Lower Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Hudsonville Public School District reports $14,135 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jamestown Lower Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudsonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riley Street Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Street Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hudsonville Freshman Building | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jamestown Lower Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Hudsonville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jamestown Lower Elementary School
How many students attend Jamestown Lower Elementary School?
Jamestown Lower Elementary School has 289 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hudsonville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jamestown Lower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jamestown Lower Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% 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 Jamestown Lower Elementary School?
19.7% of students at Jamestown Lower Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jamestown Lower Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jamestown Lower Elementary School is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Hudsonville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jamestown Lower Elementary School?
Jamestown Lower Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Jamestown Lower Elementary School rank among public schools in Hudsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jamestown Lower Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public 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 public schools in Hudsonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hudsonville Public School District?
Besides Jamestown Lower Elementary School, Hudsonville Public School District also operates Hudsonville High School (1,995 students), Riley Street Middle School (688 students), and Baldwin Street Middle School (610 students). See the Hudsonville Public School District district page for the complete list.