- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 32.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Handley School grew from 303 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 263039006662 · Saginaw, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 23.1:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Arthur Hill High School (981 students)
Handley School grew from 303 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Handley School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arthur Hill Hi
Arthur Hill High School
981 students
- Thompson Middl
Thompson Middle School
585 students
- Saginaw High S
Saginaw High School
405 students
- Saginaw Arts a 374
Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy
374 students
- This school 370
Handley School
370 students
- Jessie Loomis 308
Jessie Loomis School
308 students
What this shows Handley School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Handley School compares
Handley School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,313
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Saginaw School District of the City of reports $17,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~370 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), up 17.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.