El Puente Spanish Immersion

Summary:

El Puente Spanish Immersion is a public elementary school located in Hudsonville, Michigan, serving 380 students in grades K-6 as part of the Jenison Public Schools district, which is ranked 42 out of 610 districts in the state.

El Puente consistently outperforms the Jenison district and the state of Michigan in M-Step test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, El Puente's 3rd-6th grade students scored 59.6%, 62%, 71.9%, and 72% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 56.2%, 62.3%, 69.2%, and 65.2%. In Math, El Puente's students also scored higher, with 76.9%, 66%, 59.6%, and 52% proficient or better, compared to the district's 66.5%, 60.6%, 56.5%, and 59%. Additionally, El Puente's 5th-grade students outperformed the district and state in Science and Social Studies. The school also has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and multiracial students compared to nearby Hudsonville Public School District schools, and a lower chronic absenteeism rate.

Despite having a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, El Puente spends more per student ($10,266 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, which range from $12,821 to $16,655 per student. This suggests that the school is effectively allocating its resources to support student learning and academic achievement, making it a model for other schools within the Jenison Public Schools district and the state of Michigan.


Detail:

Public K-6

 2950 Baldwin St
       Hudsonville, MI  49426-8609


(616) 777-6531

District: Jenison Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
145th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,266 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  380

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.1%
Hispanic:
14.2%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details El Puente Spanish Immersion ranks better than 90.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Jenison Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.33. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (76.1%), Hispanic (14.2%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Jenison Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at El Puente Spanish Immersion is 19.1, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Jenison Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare El Puente Spanish Immersion employs 19.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at El Puente Spanish Immersion is $10,266, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Jenison Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

El Puente Spanish Immersion:

SchoolDigger ranks El Puente Spanish Immersion 145th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See El Puente Spanish Immersion in the ranking list.)

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Jenison Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Jenison Public Schools 42nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for El Puente Spanish Immersion

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Rank History for all students at El Puente Spanish Immersion

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.10 79th 1408 94.4%
2021 92.54 51st 1153 95.6%
2022 91.85 75th 1344 94.4%
2023 90.87 101st 1470 93.1%
2024 88.33 145th 1486 90.2%
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Rank History for Female students at El Puente Spanish Immersion

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.32 78th 1171 93.3%
2021 85.07 74th 902 91.8%
2022 89.60 67th 1106 93.9%
2023 84.47 145th 1321 89.0%
2024 88.21 97th 1342 92.8%
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Rank History for Male students at El Puente Spanish Immersion

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.48 56th 1196 95.3%
2021 88.80 56th 915 93.9%
2022 90.00 75th 1139 93.4%
2023 87.43 110th 1334 91.8%
2024 77.31 239th 1347 82.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at El Puente Spanish Immersion

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 91.61 8th 201 96.0%
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Rank History for White students at El Puente Spanish Immersion

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.49 80th 1128 92.9%
2021 89.02 59th 1005 94.1%
2022 91.24 58th 1102 94.7%
2023 88.99 85th 1198 92.9%
2024 85.79 124th 1204 89.7%
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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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Enrollment information for El Puente Spanish Immersion

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 299 7 4 54 1 0 15 0 380
2020 303 14 3 52 1 0 18 0 391
2021 307 11 2 44 2 1 19 0 386
2022 313 10 3 40 1 1 23 0 391
2023 289 9 1 54 1 0 26 0 380

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 El Puente Spanish Immersion

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 380 17.5 21.6 19.7
2020 391 18.2 21.3 15.6
2021 386 18.5 20.8 13.7
2022 391 19.0 20.5 17.4
2023 380 19.8 19.1 15

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 El Puente Spanish Immersion

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 380 17.5 21.6 19.7
2020 391 18.2 21.3 15.6
2021 386 18.5 20.8 13.7
2022 391 19.0 20.5 17.4
2023 380 19.8 19.1 15

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 El Puente Spanish Immersion

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $533 (6.4%) $7,752 (93.6%) $8,285
2020 $594 (7.5%) $7,346 (92.5%) $7,941
2021 $760 (8.8%) $7,889 (91.2%) $8,648
2022 $902 (9.5%) $8,572 (90.5%) $9,474
2023 $765 (7.5%) $9,501 (92.5%) $10,266

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

Impact of COVID-19 on El Puente Spanish Immersion

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 79th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 101st of 1470 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (El Puente Spanish Immersion)82.874
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jenison Public Schools)69.756.8
 12.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (El Puente Spanish Immersion)89.786.5
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Jenison Public Schools)69.765.1
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (El Puente Spanish Immersion)70.463.2
 7.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jenison Public Schools)66.764.3
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (El Puente Spanish Immersion)74.166.7
 7.4%
   4th Grade Math (Jenison Public Schools)6358.9
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (El Puente Spanish Immersion)73.572.2
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jenison Public Schools)67.971
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (El Puente Spanish Immersion)55.150
 5.1%
   5th Grade Math (Jenison Public Schools)51.454.7
 3.3%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (El Puente Spanish Immersion)26.533.3
 6.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Jenison Public Schools)37.939.9
 2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (El Puente Spanish Immersion)7569.2
 5.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Jenison Public Schools)64.263.7
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (El Puente Spanish Immersion)77.155.8
 21.3%
   6th Grade Math (Jenison Public Schools)59.553.8
 5.7%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students380380
African American79
 28.6%
American Indian11
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic5454
Pacific Islander00
White299289
 3.3%
Two or More Races1526
 73.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.7%15%
 4.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about El Puente Spanish Immersion

Yes. El Puente Spanish Immersion ranks in the top 9.8% of Michigan elementary schools.

Students at El Puente Spanish Immersion are 76% White, 14% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 380 students attended El Puente Spanish Immersion.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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