Bursley School vs JIA Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bursley School
Jenison · Public elementary · Grades K–6
404 students
JIA Elementary
Jenison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
83 students
| Measure | Bursley School Jenison, Michigan | JIA Elementary Jenison, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #364 of 1,581 | #261 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #14376 of 50,301 | #10727 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 404 | 83 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 83 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Jenison | Jenison |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •JIA Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 65.6).
- •JIA Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 35.4%).
- •Bursley School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 20.8).
- •Bursley School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 83.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bursley School better than JIA Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), JIA Elementary ranks higher (70.8 vs 65.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bursley School and JIA Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Jenison and Jenison in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bursley School: 404. JIA Elementary: 83. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bursley School and JIA Elementary rank in Michigan?
Bursley School is 364th of 1,581 and JIA Elementary is 261st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).