At a glance
Reported students
289
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.73
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
391
Jamestown Lower Elementary School: 289 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
13.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 357
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.05
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.2:1
What the reported data says about Jamestown Lower Elementary School
Jamestown Lower Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Hudsonville. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Hudsonville Public School District. NCES reports 289 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, below the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (79.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.7%). English learners represent 3.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Jamestown Lower Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.73 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.9%
- Hispanic9.7%
- Black1.7%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hudsonville Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Park Elemementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
260 reported students
Forest Grove Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
254 reported students
Jamestown Upper Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
327 reported students
Bauer Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
329 reported students
South Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
391 reported students
Alward Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
435 reported students
Public schools near Jamestown Lower Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown Upper Elementary School Elementary · Hudsonville Public School District | 03–05 | 327 | 0.3 mi |
| South Elementary School Elementary · Hudsonville Public School District | KG–05 | 391 | 2.5 mi |
| Forest Grove Elementary School Elementary · Hudsonville Public School District | PK–05 | 254 | 2.5 mi |
| Early Childhood Building Elementary · Hudsonville Public School District | PK–KG | 0 | 2.8 mi |
| Park Elemementary School Elementary · Hudsonville Public School District | KG–04 | 260 | 3.1 mi |
| Grandville Century Park Learning Center Elementary · Grandville Public Schools | PK–06 | 411 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jamestown Lower Elementary School
What grades does Jamestown Lower Elementary School serve?
Jamestown Lower Elementary School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hudsonville Public School District.
How many students attend Jamestown Lower Elementary School?
Jamestown Lower Elementary School reported 289 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 357 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jamestown Lower Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 289 students and 20.73 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Jamestown Lower Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jamestown Lower Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hudsonville Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Jamestown Lower Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Jamestown Lower Elementary School in?
Jamestown Lower Elementary School is part of Hudsonville Public School District, based in Hudsonville, MI, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Jamestown Lower Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jamestown Upper Elementary School (0.3 mi), South Elementary School (2.5 mi), Forest Grove Elementary School (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.