Enrollment
3
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 268093001254
Michael J Mcgivney — Saginaw, MI
Federal NCES profile for Michael J Mcgivney, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 19/100.
👥 Class size 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
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 Isd · 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)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Michael J Mcgivney 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
Michael J Mcgivney reports 3 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 45% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 73.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 36% above the Michigan average and 43% above the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 Michael J Mcgivney 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 36% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 3 | top 1% | — | — |
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
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 36% 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
23:1
students per teacher
— 26% above state mean
Top 92% in Michigan — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 3 Top 1% in Michigan — larger than 99% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 23:1 +26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 73.9% +36% vs state
NCES ID 268093001254
Student demographics
African American 66.7%
White 33.3%
Largest group: African American at 66.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 4.8:1
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- 6.3:1
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
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Michael J Mcgivney
How many students attend Michael J Mcgivney?
Michael J Mcgivney has 3 students enrolled. It is a other school in SAGINAW, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michael J Mcgivney?
The student-teacher ratio at Michael J Mcgivney is 23:1, which is 26% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Michael J Mcgivney?
73.9% of students at Michael J Mcgivney are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Michael J Mcgivney?
The largest demographic group at Michael J Mcgivney is African American at 66.7%. The school serves a student body in SAGINAW, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Michael J Mcgivney?
Michael J Mcgivney has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.