- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jamestown, MI
Jamestown Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jamestown Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261884005565
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jamestown Upper Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 17.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 327
- students enrolled
Jamestown Upper Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hudsonville Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261884005565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Jamestown Upper Elementary School held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.4 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 261884005565 · Jamestown, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 17.2:1 · 17.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Hudsonville High School (1,995 students)
Jamestown Upper Elementary School held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.4 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Jamestown Upper 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 327
Jamestown Upper Elementary School
327 students
What this shows Jamestown Upper Elementary School reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jamestown Upper Elementary School compares
Jamestown Upper Elementary 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.2% | ▼ 68% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Michigan - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Jamestown Upper Elementary School is less mixed than 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 Upper 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Street Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hudsonville Freshman Building | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jamestown Upper 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
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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jamestown Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Jamestown Upper Elementary School?
Jamestown Upper Elementary School has 327 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jamestown, MI. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jamestown Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jamestown Upper Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% higher 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 Upper Elementary School?
17.2% of students at Jamestown Upper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jamestown Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jamestown Upper Elementary School is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Jamestown, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jamestown Upper Elementary School?
Jamestown Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
What other schools are in Hudsonville Public School District?
Besides Jamestown Upper 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.