Enrollment
390
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saginaw, MI
Robert B Havens Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Robert B Havens Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263341006875
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert B Havens Elem School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #8 of 27
- schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert B Havens Elem School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert B Havens Elem School ranks #8 of 27 schools in Saginaw, MI.
School address
District: Swan Valley School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263341006875 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert B Havens Elem School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert B Havens Elem School
Robert B Havens Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Saginaw, Michigan, enrolling 390 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 390 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 634 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #104.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 40/100).
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Swan Valley School District spends $10,390 per pupil, 23% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Saginaw's public schools, it stands alongside Arthur Eddy Academy (232 students): Robert B Havens Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.6:1 vs 12.2:1).
Swan Valley School District also operates Swan Valley High School (504 students) and Shields Elementary School (447 students) alongside Robert B Havens Elem 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 Robert B Havens Elem School compares
Robert B Havens Elem 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 36% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Michigan - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,390
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
8
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 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
White 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Robert B Havens Elem School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Swan Valley School District, which includes Robert B Havens Elem School.
$10,390
Per student
-23%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 68.6%
Federal 6.4%
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.
How Robert B Havens Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shields Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swan Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swan Valley Adult and Alternative Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert B Havens Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~390 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Robert B Havens Elem School
How many students attend Robert B Havens Elem School?
Robert B Havens Elem School has 390 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saginaw, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert B Havens Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert B Havens Elem School is 18.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert B Havens Elem School?
34.8% of students at Robert B Havens Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert B Havens Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Robert B Havens Elem School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Saginaw, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert B Havens Elem School?
Robert B Havens Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Robert B Havens Elem School rank among schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert B Havens Elem School ranks #8 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 Robert B Havens Elem School a good school?
Robert B Havens Elem School earns 37/100 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 Swan Valley School District?
Besides Robert B Havens Elem School, Swan Valley School District also operates Swan Valley High School (504 students), Shields Elementary School (447 students), and Swan Valley Middle School (408 students). See the Swan Valley School District district page for the complete list.
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