Jamestown Lower Elementary School serves 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Jamestown Lower Elementary School's student population of 335 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jamestown Lower Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
86%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Jamestown Lower Elementary School often compared to?
Jamestown Lower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coopersville East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Jamestown Lower Elementary School?
335 students attend Jamestown Lower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Jamestown Lower Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jamestown Lower Elementary School?
Jamestown Lower Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jamestown Lower Elementary School offer ?
Jamestown Lower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jamestown Lower Elementary School part of?
Jamestown Lower Elementary School is part of Hudsonville Public School District.
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