- Enrollment
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jenison, MI
Jia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261983008917
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jia Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Jenison · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 27.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jia Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jia Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Jenison, MI.
School address
District: Jenison Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261983008917 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Jia Elementary shrank from 56 students in 2022-23 to 53 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 3.9 → 5.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 261983008917 · Jenison, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
83 enr · 27.7:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Jenison High School (1,506 students)
Jia Elementary shrank from 56 students in 2022-23 to 53 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 3.9 → 5.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Jia Elementary 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 83
Jia Elementary
83 students
What this shows Jia Elementary reports 83 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jia Elementary compares
Jia Elementary 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 | 27.7:1 | ▲ 58% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 83 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
83
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.7:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 95% in Michigan - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 3.6%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Jia Elementary 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 Jia Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jenison Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosewood School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bauerwood School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bursley School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jia Elementary'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
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 (~83 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jia Elementary
How many students attend Jia Elementary?
Jia Elementary has 83 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jenison, MI. CCD year-over-year: 56 (2022-23) → 53 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jia Elementary is 27.7:1, which is 58% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jia Elementary?
35.7% of students at Jia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jia Elementary is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Jenison, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jia Elementary?
Jia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Jia Elementary rank among elementary schools in Jenison?
By Resource Investment Index, Jia Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary 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 elementary schools in Jenison on the city page.
What other schools are in Jenison Public Schools?
Besides Jia Elementary, 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.