At a glance
Reported students
480
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
402
Bauerwood School: 480 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
15.8:1 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
- 481
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Bauerwood School
Bauerwood School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Jenison. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Jenison Public Schools. NCES reports 480 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, close to 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%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.2%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bauerwood School
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.44 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
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79%
- Hispanic9.2%
- Black2.1%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.7%
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
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 Jenison Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rosewood School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
481 reported students
Bursley School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
404 reported students
Sandy Hill School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
402 reported students
El Puente Spanish Immersion
Elementary · Grades KG–06
380 reported students
Pinewood School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
320 reported students
Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–06
189 reported students
Public schools near Bauerwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIA Elementary Elementary · Jenison Public Schools | KG–05 | 83 | 1.1 mi |
| Sandy Hill School Elementary · Jenison Public Schools | PK–06 | 402 | 1.3 mi |
| Pinewood School Elementary · Jenison Public Schools | KG–06 | 320 | 1.5 mi |
| Rosewood School Elementary · Jenison Public Schools | KG–06 | 481 | 2 mi |
| Bursley School Elementary · Jenison Public Schools | PK–06 | 404 | 2.3 mi |
| Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center Elementary · Jenison Public Schools | PK–06 | 189 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bauerwood School
What grades does Bauerwood School serve?
Bauerwood School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Jenison Public Schools.
How many students attend Bauerwood School?
Bauerwood School reported 480 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 481 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bauerwood School?
The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 480 students and 30.44 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 Bauerwood School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bauerwood School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jenison Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bauerwood School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22.1% 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 Bauerwood School in?
Bauerwood School is part of Jenison Public Schools, based in Jenison, MI, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bauerwood School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include JIA Elementary (1.1 mi), Sandy Hill School (1.3 mi), Pinewood School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.