Bauer Elementary School

Summary:

Bauer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hudsonville, Michigan, serving 421 students in grades PK-4. As part of the highly-ranked Hudsonville Public School District, Bauer consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic assessments, with 88.5% of 3rd-graders and 68.3% of 4th-graders proficient or better in English Language Arts.

Bauer Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, low chronic absenteeism rates, and favorable student-teacher ratio of 15:1. The school's student population is less diverse than nearby schools, with 88.36% of students identifying as white. While this may be an area for the school to address, Bauer's performance is particularly strong for male and white students, ranking 3rd and 18th, respectively, out of over 1,300 Michigan elementary schools. Nearby high-performing schools like Park Elementary and Alward Elementary also demonstrate the academic excellence in the Hudsonville area.

With its consistent high rankings, low student-teacher ratio, and strong academic outcomes, Bauer Elementary is a standout school within the Jenison Public Schools district and the state of Michigan. While the school's lack of racial diversity may be an area for improvement, Bauer's overall performance and resources make it an attractive option for families seeking a high-quality elementary education for their children.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 8136 48th Ave
       Hudsonville, MI  49426-8622


(616) 669-6824

District: Hudsonville Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
32nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,119 Help


Students who attend Bauer Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Baldwin Street Middle School
High:    Hudsonville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  421

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.4%
Hispanic:
5.2%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bauer Elementary School ranks better than 97.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Hudsonville Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.26. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.4%), Hispanic (5.2%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bauer Elementary School is 15, which is the 3rd best among 7 elementary schools in the Hudsonville Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bauer Elementary School is $14,119. 5 elementary schools in the Hudsonville Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bauer Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bauer Elementary School 32nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Bauer Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hudsonville Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hudsonville Public School District 23rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bauer Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bauer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 88.83 19th 1545 98.8%
2007 77.30 262nd 1565 83.3%
2008 78.42 253rd 1577 84.0%
2009 81.33 165th 1589 89.6%
2010 77.47 232nd 1552 85.1%
2011 85.14 44th 1552 97.2%
2012 88.44 110th 1566 93.0%
2013 91.28 64th 1563 95.9%
2014 94.48 26th 1533 98.3%
2015 89.52 104th 1580 93.4%
2016 94.94 38th 1548 97.5%
2017 88.14 90th 1466 93.9%
2018 88.58 132nd 1448 90.9%
2019 90.15 93rd 1408 93.4%
2021 85.33 126th 1153 89.1%
2022 83.56 172nd 1344 87.2%
2023 86.45 160th 1470 89.1%
2024 96.26 32nd 1486 97.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bauer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.12 111th 403 72.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bauer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.34 225th 1397 83.9%
2023 93.51 30th 1350 97.8%
2024 98.96 3rd 1381 99.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Bauer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.38 147th 1443 89.8%
2019 93.32 35th 1171 97.0%
2021 76.29 153rd 902 83.0%
2022 82.93 123rd 1106 88.9%
2023 73.16 267th 1321 79.8%
2024 90.00 76th 1342 94.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Bauer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.96 137th 1446 90.5%
2019 76.34 233rd 1196 80.5%
2021 85.48 84th 915 90.8%
2022 76.29 224th 1139 80.3%
2023 89.23 87th 1334 93.5%
2024 98.38 3rd 1347 99.8%
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Rank History for White students at Bauer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.99 136th 1253 89.1%
2019 91.41 53rd 1128 95.3%
2021 86.74 78th 1005 92.2%
2022 79.54 181st 1102 83.6%
2023 80.23 193rd 1198 83.9%
2024 95.80 18th 1204 98.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bauer Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 195 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1989 196 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1990 185 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1991 198 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1992 198 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1993 249 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1994 289 0 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1995 381 1 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 387
1996 381 1 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 387
1997 461 1 4 3 2 n/a n/a -9 462
1998 504 1 4 2 2 n/a n/a -12 501
1999 521 3 3 15 5 n/a n/a 0 547
2000 498 2 6 12 0 n/a n/a 42 560
2001 504 8 7 11 2 n/a n/a 0 532
2002 0 5 3 0 515 n/a n/a 0 523
2003 0 5 3 0 515 n/a n/a 0 523
2004 513 4 3 7 3 n/a n/a 0 530
2005 501 5 2 9 5 n/a n/a 0 522
2006 498 6 5 9 7 n/a n/a 0 525
2007 361 1 5 10 3 n/a n/a 6 386
2008 338 2 6 8 3 n/a n/a 9 366
2009 311 12 8 6 5 n/a n/a 0 342
2010 311 11 11 11 4 n/a n/a 0 348
2011 295 3 12 10 3 0 8 0 331
2012 315 4 9 9 1 0 13 0 351
2013 349 8 10 10 1 0 15 0 393
2014 328 6 9 16 0 0 9 0 368
2015 335 7 11 19 0 0 9 0 381
2016 330 3 10 19 0 0 12 0 374
2017 344 4 8 15 0 0 11 0 382
2018 336 7 6 16 0 0 13 0 378
2019 326 5 7 17 0 0 15 0 370
2020 370 6 6 17 1 0 16 0 416
2021 338 5 7 16 0 0 15 0 381
2022 360 6 10 15 0 0 16 0 407
2023 372 5 8 22 0 0 14 0 421

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bauer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 195 n/a n/a n/a
1989 197 n/a n/a 6.6
1990 190 14.0 13.5 4.2
1991 202 n/a n/a n/a
1992 205 n/a n/a n/a
1993 255 n/a 0.0 9.8
1994 298 11.2 26.6 4.4
1995 387 16.1 24.0 4.1
1996 387 16.1 24.0 4.1
1997 462 21.0 22.0 2.8
1998 501 22.0 22.8 2.7
1999 547 23.0 23.8 2.6
2000 560 23.8 21.8 4.8
2001 532 24.5 21.7 5.6
2002 523 25.5 20.5 5.9
2003 523 25.5 20.5 5.9
2004 530 25.9 20.5 8.7
2005 522 24.1 21.7 9.2
2006 525 25.1 20.9 9.1
2007 386 18.6 20.8 13.9
2008 366 20.0 18.3 16.2
2009 342 18.1 18.9 19.6
2010 348 19.7 17.6 19.5
2011 331 18.7 17.6 19.3
2012 351 19.3 18.1 21.1
2013 393 20.9 18.7 19.6
2014 368 20.6 17.8 17.9
2015 381 23.0 16.5 17.3
2016 374 22.0 17.0 20.6
2017 382 20.7 18.4 14.4
2018 378 22.0 17.1 20.1
2019 370 25.0 14.7 21.9
2020 416 26.9 15.4 20.9
2021 381 27.1 14.0 18.9
2022 407 27.0 15.0 22.1
2023 421 27.9 15.0 17.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bauer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 195 n/a n/a n/a
1989 197 n/a n/a 6.6
1990 190 14.0 13.5 4.2
1991 202 n/a n/a n/a
1992 205 n/a n/a n/a
1993 255 n/a 0.0 9.8
1994 298 11.2 26.6 4.4
1995 387 16.1 24.0 4.1
1996 387 16.1 24.0 4.1
1997 462 21.0 22.0 2.8
1998 501 22.0 22.8 2.7
1999 547 23.0 23.8 2.6
2000 560 23.8 21.8 4.8
2001 532 24.5 21.7 5.6
2002 523 25.5 20.5 5.9
2003 523 25.5 20.5 5.9
2004 530 25.9 20.5 8.7
2005 522 24.1 21.7 9.2
2006 525 25.1 20.9 9.1
2007 386 18.6 20.8 13.9
2008 366 20.0 18.3 16.2
2009 342 18.1 18.9 19.6
2010 348 19.7 17.6 19.5
2011 331 18.7 17.6 19.3
2012 351 19.3 18.1 21.1
2013 393 20.9 18.7 19.6
2014 368 20.6 17.8 17.9
2015 381 23.0 16.5 17.3
2016 374 22.0 17.0 20.6
2017 382 20.7 18.4 14.4
2018 378 22.0 17.1 20.1
2019 370 25.0 14.7 21.9
2020 416 26.9 15.4 20.9
2021 381 27.1 14.0 18.9
2022 407 27.0 15.0 22.1
2023 421 27.9 15.0 17.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bauer Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $92 (0.8%) $11,427 (99.2%) $11,519
2020 $192 (1.7%) $11,208 (98.3%) $11,400
2021 $368 (2.9%) $12,537 (97.1%) $12,905
2022 $128 (1.0%) $13,110 (99.0%) $13,239
2023 $873 (6.2%) $13,246 (93.8%) $14,119

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bauer Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 93rd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 160th of 1470 Elementary schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bauer Elementary School)71.266.7
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hudsonville Public School District)72.464.1
 8.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Bauer Elementary School)78.868.3
 10.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Hudsonville Public School District)76.367
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bauer Elementary School)80.363.9
 16.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hudsonville Public School District)77.272
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Bauer Elementary School)71.763.9
 7.8%
   4th Grade Math (Hudsonville Public School District)71.567
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bauer Elementary School)6672.3
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hudsonville Public School District)70.873.9
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Bauer Elementary School)56.647
 9.6%
   5th Grade Math (Hudsonville Public School District)58.456.8
 1.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Bauer Elementary School)3433.8
 0.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Hudsonville Public School District)38.436.4
 2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students370421
 13.8%
African American55
American Indian00
Asian78
 14.3%
Hispanic1722
 29.4%
Pacific Islander00
White326372
 14.1%
Two or More Races1514
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.9%17.3%
 4.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bauer Elementary School

Yes! Bauer Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 32nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools.

Students who attend Bauer Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Baldwin Street Middle School
High : Hudsonville High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 421 students attended Bauer Elementary School.

Students at Bauer Elementary School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.


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