- Enrollment
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hudsonville, MI
Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261983001756
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Hudsonville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center has class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center ranks #1 of 4 schools in Hudsonville, MI.
School address
District: Jenison Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261983001756 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 261983001756 · Hudsonville, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 9:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Jenison High School (1,506 students)
Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center 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 189
Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center
189 students
What this shows Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center compares
Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 49% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 56% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 7% in Michigan - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.9%
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 + 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 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Jenison Public Schools reports $15,071 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenison Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosewood School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bauerwood School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bursley School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center'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 other schools in Hudsonville
2 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 (~189 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center?
Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center has 189 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hudsonville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 181 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center is 9:1, which is 49% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 43% 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 Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center?
23.8% of students at Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Hudsonville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center?
Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Hudsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center ranks #1 of 4 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 schools in Hudsonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jenison Public Schools?
Besides Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center, 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.