Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center

www.jpsonline.org

189 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center, located at 800 Connie St. in Jenison, Michigan, serves as the foundational hub for the district’s youngest learners. As a key component of the Jenison Public Schools system, the center focuses on providing high-quality, developmentally appropriate education designed to build a strong academic and social-emotional base before students transition into elementary school. The facility is dedicated to fostering curiosity and a love for learning in a supportive, structured environment tailored specifically to the needs of preschool and early-age children.

The center emphasizes a comprehensive approach to early education, utilizing research-based curriculum to prepare students for the expectations of the K-12 experience. By prioritizing play-based learning, social skill development, and foundational literacy and numeracy, the school ensures that children are equipped with the tools necessary for future academic success. For more information on their specific programming, enrollment procedures, or district mission, families can visit their official website at [www.jpsonline.org](http://www.jpsonline.org).

189

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

8.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	27
Black	5
Two or More	11

White
146 (77.2%)
Hispanic
27 (14.3%)
Two or More
11 (5.8%)
Black
5 (2.6%)

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)777-6534
Website:	http://www.jpsonline.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 148

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 21