- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Martin G Atkins Elementary School grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE held 21.2 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 260678001834 · Saginaw, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 18.1:1 · 93.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeport High School (501 students)
Martin G Atkins Elementary School grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE held 21.2 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Martin G Atkins Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgeport Hig
Bridgeport High School
501 students
- This school
Martin G Atkins Elementary School
381 students
- Bridgeportspau
Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah
379 students
- Thomas White S 187
Thomas White School
187 students
What this shows Martin G Atkins Elementary School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin G Atkins Elementary School compares
Martin G Atkins Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,375
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat 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
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.
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
District finance for Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District reports $14,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~381 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), up 42.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.