Sandy Hill School

1990 BALDWIN ST
JENISON, MI 49428

www.jpsonline.org/

402 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sandy Hill School is a public elementary school located in Jenison, Michigan, and serves as part of the Jenison Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, emphasizing both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By leveraging the resources of a larger district while maintaining a focused neighborhood school culture, Sandy Hill works to provide a well-rounded education that prepares children for future academic success.

The school is known for its commitment to community involvement and collaboration between staff, parents, and students. With a curriculum that aligns with state standards, Sandy Hill offers various opportunities for students to excel in core subjects while participating in activities that encourage creativity and physical well-being. By prioritizing a positive school climate and high expectations, the institution strives to ensure that every student has the tools and support necessary to thrive within the Jenison Public Schools community.

402

Total Students

33.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandy Hill School
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	57
Black	8
Asian	5
Two or More	35

White
297 (73.9%)
Hispanic
57 (14.2%)
Two or More
35 (8.7%)
Black
8 (2.0%)
Asian
5 (1.2%)

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)457-1404
Website:	http://www.jpsonline.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 39

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 65