Enrollment
381
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saginaw, MI
Martin G Atkins Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Martin G Atkins Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260678001834
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin G Atkins Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #6 of 43
- public schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 93.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin G Atkins Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin G Atkins Elementary School ranks #6 of 43 public schools in Saginaw, MI.
School address
NCES ID 260678001834 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martin G Atkins Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martin G Atkins Elementary School
Martin G Atkins Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Saginaw, Michigan, enrolling 381 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 93.9% of students qualify for free meals, 73% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 313 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (67%) and White (16%) (diversity index 51/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 21.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District also operates Bridgeport High School (501 students) and Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah (379 students) alongside Martin G Atkins Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Martin G Atkins Elementary School compares
Martin G Atkins Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.9% | ▲ 73% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Michigan - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,044
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 66.9%
White 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Martin G Atkins Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District, which includes Martin G Atkins Elementary School.
$12,044
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 59.4%
Federal 21.9%
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.
How Martin G Atkins Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas White School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin G Atkins Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Martin G Atkins Elementary School
How many students attend Martin G Atkins Elementary School?
Martin G Atkins Elementary School has 381 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saginaw, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin G Atkins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin G Atkins Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin G Atkins Elementary School?
93.9% of students at Martin G Atkins Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin G Atkins Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Martin G Atkins Elementary School is African American at 66.9% of enrollment, in Saginaw, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin G Atkins Elementary School?
Martin G Atkins Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Martin G Atkins Elementary School rank among public schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin G Atkins Elementary School ranks #6 of 43 public 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 public schools in Saginaw on the city page.
Is Martin G Atkins Elementary School a good school?
Martin G Atkins Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District?
Besides Martin G Atkins Elementary School, Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District also operates Bridgeport High School (501 students), Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah (379 students), and Thomas White School (187 students). See the Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District district page for the complete list.
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