Bursley School

www.jpsonline.org

404 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Bursley Elementary School is a public school located in Jenison, Michigan, serving as part of the Jenison Public Schools district. Situated at 1195 Port Sheldon Street, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and academically rigorous environment for students in the local community. As a key component of the Jenison school system, Bursley focuses on fostering both personal development and educational excellence, preparing its students for success in their middle and high school years.

The school is well-regarded for being part of a district known for its strong community involvement and commitment to student achievement. Through the Jenison Public Schools network, Bursley provides access to essential resources, technology-integrated learning, and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards while encouraging social-emotional growth, Bursley Elementary plays a central role in the foundational education of children within the Jenison area.

404

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bursley School
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	59
Black	12
Asian	8
Two or More	43

White
282 (69.8%)
Hispanic
59 (14.6%)
Two or More
43 (10.6%)
Black
12 (3.0%)
Asian
8 (2.0%)

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)457-2200
Website:	http://www.jpsonline.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	404
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 46

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 71