Enrollment
370
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saginaw, MI
Handley School
Federal NCES profile for Handley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263039006662
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Handley School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 27
- schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Handley School has class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Handley School ranks #5 of 27 schools in Saginaw, MI.
School address
District: Saginaw School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 263039006662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Handley School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Handley School
Handley School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Saginaw, Michigan, enrolling 370 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Michigan schools and 32% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 370 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 699 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #26, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 34.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Saginaw's public schools, it stands alongside Arthur Eddy Academy (232 students): Handley School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.1:1 vs 12.2:1).
Saginaw School District of the City of also operates Arthur Hill High School (981 students) and Thompson Middle School (585 students) alongside Handley 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 Handley School compares
Handley 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 32% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 23% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Michigan - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,574
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 38.9%
African American 30.0%
Asian 13.0%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Handley School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saginaw School District of the City of, which includes Handley School.
$15,574
Per student
+15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.2%
State 42.7%
Federal 34.1%
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 Handley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Hill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saginaw High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jessie Loomis School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Handley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 32.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~370 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Handley School
How many students attend Handley School?
Handley School has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saginaw, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Handley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Handley School is 23.1:1, which is 32% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Handley School?
41.6% of students at Handley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Handley School?
The largest demographic group at Handley School is White at 38.9% of enrollment, in Saginaw, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Handley School?
Handley School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Handley School rank among schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Handley School ranks #5 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 Handley School a good school?
Handley School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Michigan schools. 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 School District of the City of?
Besides Handley School, Saginaw School District of the City of also operates Arthur Hill High School (981 students), Thompson Middle School (585 students), and Saginaw High School (405 students). See the Saginaw School District of the City of district page for the complete list.
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