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Elementary· 11 schools in district

Bauerwood School

1443 BAUER RD, JENISON, MI 49428Jenison Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–06Non-Charter
488
Students
Total enrolled
$19,372
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 35% vs nat'l
16.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 7% vs nat'l
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 488 students in grades KG–06 in JENISON, Michigan.
35% above average funding
District spends $19,372 per pupil, 35% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Bauerwood School is a mid-sized elementary in JENISON, Michigan, serving grades KG–06 with 488 students. The district invests $19,372 per student — 35% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 25% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Bauerwood School

488
Total Students
16.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
25%
Free Lunch
30
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution247 male · 241 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility25%
National avg 52% · 123 students
Student Composition
81%
9%
Asian2%
White81%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black2%
Multiracial9%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 261983005639

Academic Outcomes at Bauerwood School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 90th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 49428

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,372Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,372
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,524
Student Support$3,681
Administration$2,325
Operations$2,906
Other$1,937
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,372 spent per student, an estimated $8,582 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
61%
29%
State government
60.6%
Local (property tax)
28.9%
Federal programs
10.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,372/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Rosewood SchoolSandy Hill SchoolBursley SchoolEl Puente Spanish Immersion
+3 more
↓
Middle
Jenison Junior High School
↓
High School
Jenison High SchoolJenison International Academy
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 06
Location—
CountyOttawa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictJenison Public Schools →
Phone: (616)457-1408
NCES ID: 261983005639
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in JENISON seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Jenison Public Schools
High
Jenison High School
1,495 students · 08–12
● 53 opp25% FRL
Mid
Jenison Junior High School
752 students · 07–08
● 53 opp28% FRL
Elem
Rosewood School
505 students · KG–06
● 53 opp24% FRL
Elem
Sandy Hill School
424 students · KG–06
● 53 opp44% FRL
Elem
Bursley School
411 students · KG–06
● 53 opp46% FRL
Elem
El Puente Spanish Immersion
380 students · KG–06
● 56 opp15% FRL
Elem
Pinewood School
344 students · KG–06
● 53 opp30% FRL
Elem
Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center
181 students · PK–KG
● 56 opp28% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1443 BAUER RD, JENISON, MI 49428
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.