Bauerwood School

www.jpsonline.org/

488 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Bauerwood Elementary School is a public school located in Jenison, Michigan, and serves as part of the Jenison Public Schools district. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school caters to elementary-aged children, providing a supportive environment designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning. The campus at 1443 Bauer Rd reflects the district's overall focus on preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and active community involvement.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Jenison Public Schools system, which is well-regarded for its emphasis on technology integration, personalized learning, and maintaining high educational standards. Parents and community members can engage with the school’s ongoing activities, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives through their official website at [jpsonline.org](http://www.jpsonline.org/). By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and families, Bauerwood strives to maintain a nurturing atmosphere that encourages students to reach their full potential within the Jenison community.

488

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bauerwood School
Demographic	Student Count
White	393
Hispanic	30
Black	12
Asian	8
Two or More	44
Pacific Islander	1

White
393 (80.5 %)
Two or More
44 (9.0 %)
Hispanic
30 (6.1 %)
Black
12 (2.5 %)
Asian
8 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jenison Public Schools
Phone:	(616)457-1408
Website:	http://www.jpsonline.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 68