Enrollment
754
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jenison, MI
Jenison Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Jenison Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261983000978
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jenison Junior High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Jenison · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jenison Junior High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jenison Junior High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Jenison, MI.
School address
District: Jenison Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261983000978 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jenison Junior High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jenison Junior High School
Jenison Junior High School is a large middle school in Jenison, Michigan, enrolling 754 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.4% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 90% of state schools at 754 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 390 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #68.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 754 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Jenison Public Schools also operates Jenison High School (1,506 students) and Rosewood School (481 students) alongside Jenison Junior High School.
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 Jenison Junior High School compares
Jenison Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 57% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 754 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 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 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Jenison Junior High School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jenison Public Schools, which includes Jenison Junior High School.
$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 Jenison Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosewood School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bauerwood School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bursley School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandy Hill School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jenison Junior High School'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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle 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 (~754 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jenison Junior High School
How many students attend Jenison Junior High School?
Jenison Junior High School has 754 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jenison, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jenison Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jenison Junior High School is 17.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jenison Junior High School?
23.4% of students at Jenison Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jenison Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Jenison Junior High School is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Jenison, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jenison Junior High School?
Jenison Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jenison Junior High School rank among public schools in Jenison?
By Resource Investment Index, Jenison Junior High School ranks #9 of 9 public 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 public schools in Jenison on the city page.
Is Jenison Junior High School a good school?
Jenison Junior High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Jenison Junior High School, Jenison Public Schools also operates Jenison High School (1,506 students), Rosewood School (481 students), and Bauerwood School (480 students). See the Jenison Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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