Jenison 51±¬ÁÏs Early Childhood Center serves 161 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jenison 51±¬ÁÏs Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Jenison 51±¬ÁÏs Early Childhood Center's student population of 161 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
READY, SET, JENISON!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jenison 51±¬ÁÏs Early Childhood Center is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
77%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Jenison 51±¬ÁÏs Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Jenison 51±¬ÁÏs Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Sandy Hill School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Jenison 51±¬ÁÏs Early Childhood Center?
161 students attend Jenison 51±¬ÁÏs Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Jenison 51±¬ÁÏs Early Childhood Center students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jenison 51±¬ÁÏs Early Childhood Center?
Jenison 51±¬ÁÏs Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jenison 51±¬ÁÏs Early Childhood Center offer ?
Jenison 51±¬ÁÏs Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jenison 51±¬ÁÏs Early Childhood Center part of?
Jenison 51±¬ÁÏs Early Childhood Center is part of Jenison 51±¬ÁÏs.
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