Sandy Hill Elementary School in Jenison, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Sandy Hill Elementary School is a suburban public school in Jenison, Michigan that is part of Jenison Public School District. It serves 402 students in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.0:1. Its teachers have had 22 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 6

402 Students

31 Teachers

1990 Baldwin St

Jenison, MI 49428 View local requests

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Sandy Hill Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Bowen

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Sandy Hill Elementary School Demographics

44%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

15%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Sandy Hill Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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