Enrollment
83
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jia Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jia Elementary
Jia Elementary is a small elementary school in Jenison, Michigan, enrolling 83 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.7:1 is larger than about 95% of Michigan schools and 58% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 83 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 50 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 42/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Jenison Public Schools also operates Jenison High School (1,506 students) and Jenison Junior High School (754 students) alongside Jia Elementary.
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 Jia Elementary compares
Jia Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jenison Public Schools, which includes Jia Elementary.
$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 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
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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 elementary 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 (~83 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jia Elementary a good school?
Jia Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. 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 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.
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