Excellent
#3 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 1% in state
Jia Elementary
Elementary School · Jenison Public Schools · Jenison, MI
A Jenison Public Schools elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 CONNIE ST, Jenison, MI 49428
- Math 57% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 75% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jia Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 16 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Jia Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated752/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,290
Median home value
$276,100
Median rent
$1,373/mo
College educated
38.5%
Homeownership
84.8%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49428; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bauerwood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Bursley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Sandy Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 422 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jenison Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $15,135NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jia Elementary is listed in Jenison Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jia Elementary
Jia Elementary is a public elementary school in Jenison, MI, part of Jenison Public Schools, serving approximately 53 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #3 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jia Elementary
What grades does Jia Elementary serve?
Jia Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Jia Elementary?
Jia Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jia Elementary is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jia Elementary rank in MI?
Jia Elementary ranks #3 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Jia Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Jia Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jia Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jia Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Jia Elementary a charter school?
No, Jia Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jia Elementary a Title I school?
No, Jia Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jia Elementary?
35.8% of students at Jia Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 53
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ottawa County
- Phone
- (616) 457-8477
- Area population (ZIP 49428)
- 28,090
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49428; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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