JIA Elementary

Summary:

JIA Elementary is a public virtual elementary school in Jenison, Michigan, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 56 students. The school is part of the Jenison Public Schools district, which is ranked 42nd out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

JIA Elementary stands out for its higher percentage of minority students compared to the surrounding Grandville Public Schools and Jenison Public Schools. In the 2022-2023 school year, 25% of JIA's students were non-white, including 3.57% African American, 14.29% Hispanic, and 7.14% two or more races. However, the school's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages, with 5th-grade proficiency rates ranging from 27.27% in Social Studies to 54.55% in Science. Additionally, JIA Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 42.86%, significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Despite its higher per-student spending of $11,691, JIA Elementary has experienced a decline in enrollment over the past few years, from 78 students in 2020-2021 to 56 students in 2022-2023. This enrollment drop has led to fluctuations in the student-teacher ratio, which has ranged from 28.6 to 14.3 during this period. While JIA Elementary serves a more diverse student population, it generally underperforms compared to the surrounding Grandville Public Schools and Jenison Public Schools elementary schools in terms of test scores and state rankings.


Detail:

Public, Virtual K-5

 800 Connie St
       Jenison, MI  49428-7915


(616) 457-8477

District: Jenison Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
363rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,691 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  56

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.0%
Hispanic:
14.3%
Two or more races:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.9% Help


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Compare Details JIA Elementary ranks better than 75.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last 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 72.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details JIA Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Jenison Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (75%), Hispanic (14.3%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at JIA Elementary is 14.3. 4 elementary schools in the Jenison Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at JIA Elementary is $11,691. 6 elementary schools in the Jenison Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

JIA Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 JIA Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.60 363rd 1486 75.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for JIA Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 76 1 0 5 2 0 7 0 91
2021 137 4 3 10 1 0 19 0 174
2022 44 1 1 4 0 0 11 0 61
2023 42 2 0 8 0 0 4 0 56

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 JIA Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 91 4.5 20.0 40.7
2021 174 6.0 28.6 28.2
2022 61 4.5 13.5 34.4
2023 56 3.9 14.3 42.9

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 JIA Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 91 4.5 20.0 40.7
2021 174 6.0 28.6 28.2
2022 61 4.5 13.5 34.4
2023 56 3.9 14.3 42.9

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 JIA Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $574 (7.1%) $7,458 (92.9%) $8,032
2021 $1,606 (19.7%) $6,535 (80.3%) $8,141
2022 $846 (7.3%) $10,728 (92.7%) $11,574
2023 $744 (6.4%) $10,946 (93.6%) $11,691

Data source: Michigan Department of Education


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In the 2022-23 school year, 56 students attended JIA Elementary.

JIA Elementary ranks 363rd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at JIA Elementary are 75% White, 14% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American.


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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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