Swan Valley School District

SAGINAW, Michigan — 5 schools

1,790
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$13,529
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Swan Valley School District operates 5 public schools serving 1,790 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 high, 2 other, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,778 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Saginaw County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,529 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 25.0% local, 68.6% state, and 6.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $53,817 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 30/100, ranked #686 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (12 AP courses district-wide), a 453:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 72.4% White, 17.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3.2% African American across the district's schools.

Swan Valley High School accounts for 28.3% of all Swan Valley School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Swan Valley School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Swan Valley School District school enrollment varies 17× across entities

Swan Valley School District school enrollment ranges from 29 students (lowest) to 504 students (highest), a spread of 475 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Swan Valley School District student-counselor ratio is 453:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Swan Valley School District chronic absenteeism rate is 22.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Swan Valley School District is typically wider than the Swan Valley School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.4%
Federal
68.6%
State
25.0%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
686 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Saginaw County county, where this district is located.

$770
Studio/mo
$851
1 BR/mo
$1,117
2 BR/mo
$1,440
3 BR/mo
$1,479
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$53,817
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Swan Valley School District.

White 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
African American 3.2%
Multiracial 6.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
12 AP courses total
453:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Swan Valley School District

School Enrollment
Swan Valley High School
504
Shields Elementary School
447
Swan Valley Middle School
408
Robert B Havens Elem School
390
Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education
29

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Swan Valley School District?

Swan Valley School District has 5 schools, including 2 high, 2 other, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,790 students.

How much does Swan Valley School District spend per student?

Swan Valley School District spends $13,529 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #686 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in Swan Valley School District?

The average teacher salary in Swan Valley School District is $53,817 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Swan Valley School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Saginaw County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Swan Valley School District?

Swan Valley School District students are 72.4% White, 17.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3.2% African American, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Swan Valley School District?

Swan Valley School District has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #686 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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