- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 32.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saginaw, MI
Jessie Loomis School
Federal NCES profile for Jessie Loomis School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263039006667
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jessie Loomis School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #21 of 27
- schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 95.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jessie Loomis School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jessie Loomis School ranks #21 of 27 schools in Saginaw, MI.
School address
District: Saginaw School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 263039006667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Jessie Loomis School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 263039006667 · Saginaw, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 15.4:1 · 95.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Arthur Hill High School (981 students)
Jessie Loomis School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Jessie Loomis 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 308
Jessie Loomis School
308 students
What this shows Jessie Loomis School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jessie Loomis School compares
Jessie Loomis 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.1% | ▲ 75% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 36% in Michigan - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
79.9%
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
$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
2
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 4.5%
White 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Jessie Loomis School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
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 Jessie Loomis 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Handley School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jessie Loomis 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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jessie Loomis School
How many students attend Jessie Loomis School?
Jessie Loomis School has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saginaw, MI. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jessie Loomis School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jessie Loomis School is 15.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% 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 Jessie Loomis School?
95.1% of students at Jessie Loomis School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jessie Loomis School?
The largest demographic group at Jessie Loomis School is African American at 82.8% of enrollment, in Saginaw, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jessie Loomis School?
Jessie Loomis School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Jessie Loomis School rank among schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Jessie Loomis School ranks #21 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 Jessie Loomis 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.