- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 32.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saginaw, MI
Jessie Rouse School
Federal NCES profile for Jessie Rouse School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263039006668
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jessie Rouse School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Michigan schools.
- #15 of 27
- schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 92.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jessie Rouse School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jessie Rouse School ranks #15 of 27 schools in Saginaw, MI.
School address
District: Saginaw School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 263039006668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Jessie Rouse School held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 263039006668 · Saginaw, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 13.5:1 · 92.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Arthur Hill High School (981 students)
Jessie Rouse School held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Jessie Rouse 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 230
Jessie Rouse School
230 students
What this shows Jessie Rouse School reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jessie Rouse School compares
Jessie Rouse 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.7% | ▲ 71% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Michigan - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
75.7%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
White 10.4%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Jessie Rouse School is more 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 Rouse School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saginaw High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Handley School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jessie Rouse 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 (~230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jessie Rouse School
How many students attend Jessie Rouse School?
Jessie Rouse School has 230 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saginaw, MI. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jessie Rouse School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jessie Rouse School is 13.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 14% 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 Rouse School?
92.7% of students at Jessie Rouse School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jessie Rouse School?
The largest demographic group at Jessie Rouse School is African American at 72.2% of enrollment, in Saginaw, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jessie Rouse School?
Jessie Rouse School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Rouse School rank among schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Jessie Rouse 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.
What other schools are in Saginaw School District of the City of?
Besides Jessie Rouse 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.