Enrollment
230
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 263039006668
Jessie Rouse School — Saginaw, MI
Federal NCES profile for Jessie Rouse School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Saginaw School District of the City of · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jessie Rouse School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jessie Rouse School reports 230 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 29% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 92.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 71% above the Michigan average and 79% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 75.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Saginaw School District of the City of spends $19,488 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.2% from local sources (property taxes), 42.7% from the state, and 34.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jessie Rouse School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 29% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.7% | ▲ 71% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 29% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
92.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 71% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
— 29% below state mean
Top 14% in Michigan — lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
75.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,488
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
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 + 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.
Overview
Enrollment 230 Top 29% in Michigan — larger than 71% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 12.9:1 -29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 92.7% +71% vs state
NCES ID 263039006668
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 75.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 30
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saginaw School District of the City of, which includes Jessie Rouse School.
$19,488
Per student
+23%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
Similar other schools in Saginaw
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
North Saginaw Charter Academy
Standard public school
679 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Carrollton Elementary School
Standard public school
662 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Sherwood Elementary School
Standard public school
531 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Francis Reh Psa
Standard public school
505 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Shields Elementary School
Standard public school
447 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Arrowwood Elementary School
Standard public school
445 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Jessie Rouse School
How many students attend Jessie Rouse School?
Jessie Rouse School has 230 students enrolled. It is a other school in SAGINAW, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jessie Rouse School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jessie Rouse School is 12.9:1, which is 29% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in SAGINAW, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jessie Rouse School?
Jessie Rouse School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.