Jefferson School (Closed 2010)

282 West 30th Street
Holland, MI 49423
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Jefferson School serves 399 students in grades 4-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
399 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
42%
9%
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Black
8%
18%
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White
44%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Jefferson School?
399 students attend Jefferson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Jefferson School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson School offer ?
Jefferson School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Jefferson School part of?
Jefferson School is part of Holland City School District.

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