Bursley School

Public K-6

 1195 Port Sheldon St
       Jenison, MI  49428-9341


(616) 457-2200

District: Jenison Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
285th of 1,470 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,961 Help


Students who attend Bursley School usually attend:

Middle:    Jenison Junior High School
High:    Jenison High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  411

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.5%
Hispanic:
14.1%
Two or more races:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.2% Help


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Compare Details Bursley School ranks better than 80.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Jenison Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.66. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.5%), Hispanic (14.1%), two or more races (10.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Jenison Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bursley School is 11.1, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Jenison Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bursley School is $14,961, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Jenison Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bursley School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bursley School 285th of 1470 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Bursley School in the ranking list.)

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Jenison Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Jenison Public Schools 54th of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bursley School

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Rank History for all students at Bursley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.18 608th 1545 60.6%
2007 67.79 520th 1565 66.8%
2008 68.54 540th 1577 65.8%
2009 74.52 357th 1589 77.5%
2010 83.38 41st 1552 97.4%
2011 78.76 229th 1552 85.2%
2012 82.49 215th 1566 86.3%
2013 81.85 217th 1563 86.1%
2014 81.43 217th 1533 85.8%
2015 78.71 296th 1580 81.3%
2016 77.88 286th 1548 81.5%
2017 81.35 199th 1466 86.4%
2018 79.25 288th 1448 80.1%
2019 61.43 492nd 1408 65.1%
2021 55.91 440th 1153 61.8%
2022 71.75 317th 1344 76.4%
2023 77.66 285th 1470 80.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bursley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.63 333rd 1397 76.2%
2019 75.22 169th 1134 85.1%
2021 88.50 29th 749 96.1%
2022 76.89 144th 1099 86.9%
2023 82.82 128th 1350 90.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Bursley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.25 360th 1443 75.1%
2019 49.69 567th 1171 51.6%
2021 68.17 218th 902 75.8%
2022 52.65 490th 1106 55.7%
2023 60.54 451st 1321 65.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Bursley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.78 239th 1446 83.5%
2019 64.10 380th 1196 68.2%
2021 60.22 320th 915 65.0%
2022 74.04 252nd 1139 77.9%
2023 79.55 222nd 1334 83.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bursley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.60 54th 222 75.7%
2023 80.47 20th 188 89.4%
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Rank History for White students at Bursley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.38 295th 1253 76.5%
2019 52.76 518th 1128 54.1%
2021 52.43 442nd 1005 56.0%
2022 64.74 350th 1102 68.2%
2023 79.06 210th 1198 82.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Friday, April 16, 2010

Open Quote Bursley Elementary is a fantastic school. The staff and teachers are amazing. My kids love to go to school everyday. I have a 17 year old who went to Bursley as well as a nine year old, seven year old and a five year old who all attend Bursley. Their teachers show they care for them by giving of their time and expertise to go above and beyond for our kids. My son's third grade teacher even came out on a Saturday to cheer for him at one of his swim meets this winter. The principal works closely with staff and parents to make the school the best that it can be. We are blessed to have our children at such a wonderful elementary school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bursley School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 473 0 2 0 5 n/a n/a 0 480
1989 478 3 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 486
1990 494 2 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 503
1991 497 1 3 4 5 n/a n/a 18 528
1992 539 4 8 8 3 n/a n/a 0 562
1993 563 4 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1994 541 3 9 12 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1995 512 3 9 18 1 n/a n/a 0 543
1996 512 3 9 18 1 n/a n/a 0 543
1997 471 4 8 27 2 n/a n/a 0 512
1998 445 3 13 21 5 n/a n/a 0 487
1999 408 6 11 19 6 n/a n/a 0 450
2000 368 7 7 22 5 n/a n/a 0 409
2001 363 6 8 25 6 n/a n/a 0 408
2002 344 3 4 24 3 n/a n/a 0 378
2003 344 3 4 24 3 n/a n/a 0 378
2004 350 5 4 27 2 n/a n/a 0 388
2005 345 4 4 27 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2006 351 3 4 28 3 n/a n/a 0 389
2007 328 2 7 16 1 n/a n/a 23 377
2008 310 4 10 15 1 n/a n/a 26 366
2009 292 5 9 9 1 n/a n/a 28 344
2010 310 5 11 9 1 n/a n/a 29 365
2011 323 6 12 30 1 0 15 0 387
2012 337 7 14 44 0 0 15 0 417
2013 349 11 17 36 0 0 21 0 434
2014 364 13 16 37 0 0 19 0 449
2015 371 13 16 51 0 0 18 0 469
2016 381 13 15 61 0 0 22 0 492
2017 381 6 15 68 0 0 23 0 493
2018 398 8 13 84 1 0 21 0 525
2019 266 6 7 57 0 0 23 0 359
2020 296 4 6 50 0 0 32 0 388
2021 293 3 8 42 3 0 34 0 383
2022 305 6 9 34 5 0 37 0 396
2023 298 5 8 58 0 0 42 0 411

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bursley School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 480 n/a n/a n/a
1989 486 n/a n/a 3.1
1990 503 30.0 16.7 3.2
1991 528 n/a n/a n/a
1992 562 n/a n/a 9.3
1993 583 n/a 0.0 7.4
1994 565 26.3 21.5 5.8
1995 543 26.0 20.9 5.3
1996 543 26.0 20.9 5.3
1997 512 25.0 20.5 4.7
1998 487 24.0 20.3 5.7
1999 450 23.0 19.6 5.3
2000 409 23.2 17.6 10
2001 408 24.4 16.7 10.5
2002 378 2.0 189.0 11.1
2003 378 2.0 189.0 11.1
2004 388 24.9 15.6 14.9
2005 380 27.8 13.7 19.5
2006 389 24.4 15.9 19.3
2007 377 23.8 15.8 23.7
2008 366 26.0 14.1 21.8
2009 344 23.5 14.6 30.1
2010 365 24.2 15.0 38.7
2011 387 22.0 17.5 40.3
2012 417 24.2 17.2 41.7
2013 434 26.6 16.3 38.9
2014 449 30.2 14.8 37
2015 469 30.0 15.6 33.9
2016 492 28.0 17.5 40.9
2017 493 33.1 14.8 31.4
2018 525 34.6 15.1 40.8
2019 359 25.9 13.8 45.1
2020 388 28.4 13.6 43.6
2021 383 30.0 12.7 43.9
2022 396 32.4 12.2 44.7
2023 411 36.7 11.1 46.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bursley School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 480 n/a n/a n/a
1989 486 n/a n/a 3.1
1990 503 30.0 16.7 3.2
1991 528 n/a n/a n/a
1992 562 n/a n/a 9.3
1993 583 n/a 0.0 7.4
1994 565 26.3 21.5 5.8
1995 543 26.0 20.9 5.3
1996 543 26.0 20.9 5.3
1997 512 25.0 20.5 4.7
1998 487 24.0 20.3 5.7
1999 450 23.0 19.6 5.3
2000 409 23.2 17.6 10
2001 408 24.4 16.7 10.5
2002 378 2.0 189.0 11.1
2003 378 2.0 189.0 11.1
2004 388 24.9 15.6 14.9
2005 380 27.8 13.7 19.5
2006 389 24.4 15.9 19.3
2007 377 23.8 15.8 23.7
2008 366 26.0 14.1 21.8
2009 344 23.5 14.6 30.1
2010 365 24.2 15.0 38.7
2011 387 22.0 17.5 40.3
2012 417 24.2 17.2 41.7
2013 434 26.6 16.3 38.9
2014 449 30.2 14.8 37
2015 469 30.0 15.6 33.9
2016 492 28.0 17.5 40.9
2017 493 33.1 14.8 31.4
2018 525 34.6 15.1 40.8
2019 359 25.9 13.8 45.1
2020 388 28.4 13.6 43.6
2021 383 30.0 12.7 43.9
2022 396 32.4 12.2 44.7
2023 411 36.7 11.1 46.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bursley School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $873 (7.3%) $11,079 (92.7%) $11,952
2020 $920 (7.5%) $11,402 (92.5%) $12,322
2021 $978 (7.7%) $11,781 (92.3%) $12,759
2022 $1,362 (9.1%) $13,598 (90.9%) $14,960

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bursley School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 492nd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 285th of 1470 Elementary schools
 15.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bursley School)5060.6
 10.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jenison Public Schools)69.756.8
 12.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Bursley School)5868.2
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Jenison Public Schools)69.765.1
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bursley School)61.465.3
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jenison Public Schools)66.764.3
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Bursley School)54.553.3
 1.2%
   4th Grade Math (Jenison Public Schools)6358.9
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bursley School)66.761.5
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jenison Public Schools)67.971
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Bursley School)28.643.6
 15%
   5th Grade Math (Jenison Public Schools)51.454.7
 3.3%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Bursley School)20.823.1
 2.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Jenison Public Schools)37.939.9
 2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bursley School)45.749
 3.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Jenison Public Schools)64.263.7
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Bursley School)35.435.4
   6th Grade Math (Jenison Public Schools)59.553.8
 5.7%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students359411
 14.5%
African American65
 16.7%
American Indian00
Asian78
 14.3%
Hispanic5758
 1.8%
Pacific Islander00
White266298
 12%
Two or More Races2342
 82.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.1%46.2%
 1.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 411 students attended Bursley School.

Bursley School ranks 285th of 1470 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Bursley School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jenison Junior High School
High : Jenison High School

Students at Bursley School are 73% White, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.


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