Enrollment
445
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saginaw, MI
Arrowwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Arrowwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263045006700
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arrowwood Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #15 of 27
- schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Arrowwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arrowwood Elementary School ranks #15 of 27 schools in Saginaw, MI.
School address
District: Saginaw Township Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263045006700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arrowwood Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arrowwood Elementary School
Arrowwood Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Saginaw, Michigan, enrolling 445 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 445 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 601 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #252.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Saginaw's public schools, it stands alongside Arthur Eddy Academy (232 students): Arrowwood Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 12.2:1).
Saginaw Township Community Schools also operates Heritage High School (1,313 students) and White Pine Middle School (1,019 students) alongside Arrowwood Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arrowwood Elementary School compares
Arrowwood Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 16% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Michigan - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,035
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 43.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
African American 22.0%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Arrowwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saginaw Township Community Schools, which includes Arrowwood Elementary School.
$12,035
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 59.6%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Arrowwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Pine Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weiss Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hemmeter Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arrowwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Saginaw
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~445 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Arrowwood Elementary School
How many students attend Arrowwood Elementary School?
Arrowwood Elementary School has 445 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saginaw, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arrowwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arrowwood Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arrowwood Elementary School?
63.2% of students at Arrowwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arrowwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arrowwood Elementary School is White at 43.6% of enrollment, in Saginaw, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arrowwood Elementary School?
Arrowwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arrowwood Elementary School rank among schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Arrowwood Elementary School ranks #15 of 27 schools in Saginaw, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saginaw on the city page.
Is Arrowwood Elementary School a good school?
Arrowwood Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Saginaw Township Community Schools?
Besides Arrowwood Elementary School, Saginaw Township Community Schools also operates Heritage High School (1,313 students), White Pine Middle School (1,019 students), and Sherwood Elementary School (531 students). See the Saginaw Township Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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