- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 32.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saginaw, MI
Herig School
Federal NCES profile for Herig School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263039006664
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herig School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 27
- schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 95.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Herig School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herig School ranks #3 of 27 schools in Saginaw, MI.
School address
District: Saginaw School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 263039006664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Herig School held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 263039006664 · Saginaw, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 16.6:1 · 95.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Arthur Hill High School (981 students)
Herig School held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Herig 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
- Handley School 370
Handley School
370 students
- This school 282
Herig School
282 students
What this shows Herig School reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herig School compares
Herig School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.8% | ▲ 76% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Michigan - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.5%
White 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Herig 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 Herig School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Hill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saginaw High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Handley School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herig 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
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herig School
How many students attend Herig School?
Herig School has 282 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saginaw, MI. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herig School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herig School is 16.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% higher 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 Herig School?
95.8% of students at Herig School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herig School?
The largest demographic group at Herig School is African American at 52.5% of enrollment, in Saginaw, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herig School?
Herig School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Herig School rank among schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Herig School ranks #3 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 Herig 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.