Enrollment
402
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jenison, MI
Sandy Hill School
Federal NCES profile for Sandy Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261983005643
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandy Hill School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Jenison · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandy Hill School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandy Hill School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Jenison, MI.
School address
District: Jenison Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261983005643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sandy Hill School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sandy Hill School
Sandy Hill School is a mid-sized elementary school in Jenison, Michigan, enrolling 402 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.6:1, Sandy Hill School is leaner than roughly 85% of Michigan schools and 28% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 402 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 664 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 43/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Jenison Public Schools also operates Jenison High School (1,506 students) and Jenison Junior High School (754 students) alongside Sandy Hill 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 Sandy Hill School compares
Sandy Hill 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.1%
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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Michigan - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Sandy Hill School 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 Sandy Hill 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 Sandy Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenison Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosewood School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bauerwood School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bursley School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandy Hill 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
- 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 (~402 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sandy Hill School
How many students attend Sandy Hill School?
Sandy Hill School has 402 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jenison, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy Hill School is 12.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% 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 Sandy Hill School?
36.1% of students at Sandy Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandy Hill School?
The largest demographic group at Sandy Hill School is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Jenison, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandy Hill School?
Sandy Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Sandy Hill School rank among elementary schools in Jenison?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandy Hill School ranks #5 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 Sandy Hill School a good school?
Sandy Hill School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% 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 Sandy Hill School, 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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