Enrollment
679
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saginaw, MI
North Saginaw Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for North Saginaw Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260021901175Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Saginaw Charter Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #26 of 27
- schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 92.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Saginaw Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Saginaw Charter Academy ranks #26 of 27 schools in Saginaw, MI.
School address
District: North Saginaw Charter Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260021901175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Saginaw Charter Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Saginaw Charter Academy
North Saginaw Charter Academy is a high-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Saginaw, Michigan, enrolling 679 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.2:1 is larger than about 86% of Michigan schools and 21% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 92.3% of students qualify for free meals, 70% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 679 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 198 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #149, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Saginaw's public schools, it stands alongside Arthur Eddy Academy (232 students): North Saginaw Charter Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.2:1 vs 12.2:1).
North Saginaw Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, so North Saginaw Charter Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 North Saginaw Charter Academy compares
North Saginaw Charter Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.3% | ▲ 70% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 679 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
679
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
58.0%
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
$13,732
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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
9
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 13.4%
White 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, North Saginaw Charter Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Saginaw Charter Academy, which includes North Saginaw Charter Academy.
$13,732
Per student
+2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.5%
State 67.0%
Federal 17.4%
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.
Similar other schools in Saginaw
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~679 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Saginaw Charter Academy
How many students attend North Saginaw Charter Academy?
North Saginaw Charter Academy has 679 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saginaw, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Saginaw Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Saginaw Charter Academy is 21.2:1, which is 21% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Saginaw Charter Academy?
92.3% of students at North Saginaw Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Saginaw Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at North Saginaw Charter Academy is African American at 58.9% of enrollment, in Saginaw, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Saginaw Charter Academy?
North Saginaw Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 North Saginaw Charter Academy rank among schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, North Saginaw Charter Academy ranks #26 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.
Is North Saginaw Charter Academy a good school?
North Saginaw Charter Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. 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 North Saginaw Charter Academy?
None; North Saginaw Charter Academy is a single-school charter district, and North Saginaw Charter Academy is its only campus.
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