Enrollment
83
Elementary
DISTRICT 342 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JENISON PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 261983008917
JIA Elementary
800 CONNIE ST, JENISON, MI 49428 · (616) 457-8477 · Ottawa County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBVIRTUALREGULAR SCHOOL83 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.5:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
20%
17 students
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 18 | 22% |
| Grade 1 | 10 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 14 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 10 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 17 | 20% |
| Grade 5 | 14 | 17% |
Student demographics
42%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
83
-91 (-52%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
17.5:1
was 29.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 83 | 4.8 | 17.5:1 | 20% (17) |
| 2023-24 | 53 | 5.3 | 10.1:1 | 36% (19) |
| 2022-23 | 56 | 3.9 | 14.4:1 | 43% (24) |
| 2020-21 | 174 | 6 | 29.0:1 | 28% (49) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for JIA Elementary.
About JIA Elementary
JIA Elementary is an elementary school in JENISON, Michigan, and it is part of Jenison Public Schools. The school's 83 students are in pre-K through 5. Enrollment is 78% lower than the average for elementary schools in Michigan, which is about 369.
JIA Elementary belongs to Jenison Public Schools, a district of 11 schools and 5,158 students.
At 75%, White students outnumber all other groups at JIA Elementary combined. It is also 12% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, and 4% Black. Ottawa County's residents are about 84% White, 9 points above the school's share. By the diversity index, JIA Elementary comes in at 42%.
Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.5:1 at JIA Elementary, with 4.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. The 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan is lower than this school's figure. Free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, a common measure of family income, is 20%. On average, public schools in Ottawa County report 34%.
JIA Elementary is located in Ottawa County, where median household income is about $90,502, about 39% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 4% of residents are in poverty. JIA Elementary is one of 103 public schools in Ottawa County, which together enroll about 42,894 students.
Jenison Innovation Academy is the nearest neighboring public school, less than a tenth of a mile away. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
NCES describes the area around JIA Elementary as Suburb: Large, meaning in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more. In federal data, JIA Elementary is a virtual school.
JIA Elementary had 174 students in 2020-21 and 83 in 2024-25, according to federal records. Those counts may cover different grade spans. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (17.5:1) than in 2020-21 (29.0:1).
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for JIA Elementary covering things like school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Ottawa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
301,203
Census ACS
Median income
$90,502
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
103
42,894 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Jenison Public Schools
- Jenison High SchoolHigh · 1,506 students
- Jenison Junior High SchoolMiddle · 754 students
- Rosewood SchoolElementary · 481 students
- Bauerwood SchoolElementary · 480 students
- Bursley SchoolElementary · 404 students
- Sandy Hill SchoolElementary · 402 students
Other schools in JENISON
- Jenison High SchoolHigh · 1,506 students
- Jenison Junior High SchoolMiddle · 754 students
- Rosewood SchoolElementary · 481 students
- Bauerwood SchoolElementary · 480 students
- Bursley SchoolElementary · 404 students
- Sandy Hill SchoolElementary · 402 students
Nearby schools
- Jenison Innovation Academy0.0 mi · 159
- Bauerwood School1.1 mi · 480
- Grandville Education Center1.3 mi · 22
- Bursley School1.5 mi · 404
- Sandy Hill School1.5 mi · 402
- Jenison Junior High School1.8 mi · 754
Frequently asked questions
About JIA ElementaryHow many students attend JIA Elementary?
JIA Elementary enrolls approximately 83 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does JIA Elementary serve?
JIA Elementary serves grades PK-05.
How many students per teacher at JIA Elementary?
Approximately 17.5:1 students per teacher at JIA Elementary.
What is the racial breakdown of students at JIA Elementary?
At JIA Elementary, the student body is approximately 75% White, 12% Hispanic, 4% Black, 10% Two or more.
Who oversees JIA Elementary?
JIA Elementary is overseen by Jenison Public Schools in Ottawa County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.