Enrollment
374
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saginaw, MI
Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy
Federal NCES profile for Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263039001171
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #11 of 27
- schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy ranks #11 of 27 schools in Saginaw, MI.
School address
District: Saginaw School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 263039001171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy
Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Saginaw, Michigan, enrolling 374 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 374 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 674 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #135.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 34.1% 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.
Among Saginaw's public schools, it stands alongside Arthur Eddy Academy (232 students): Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 12.2:1).
Saginaw School District of the City of also operates Arthur Hill High School (981 students) and Thompson Middle School (585 students) alongside Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy.
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 Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy compares
Saginaw Arts and Sciences 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 27% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$15,574
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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
White 45.7%
African American 28.6%
Asian 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saginaw School District of the City of, which includes Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy.
$15,574
Per student
+15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.2%
State 42.7%
Federal 34.1%
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 Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Hill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saginaw High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Handley School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jessie Loomis School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 32.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~374 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy
How many students attend Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy?
Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy has 374 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saginaw, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy?
39.8% of students at Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy?
The largest demographic group at Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Saginaw, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy?
Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy rank among schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy ranks #11 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 Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy a good school?
Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% 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 Saginaw School District of the City of?
Besides Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy, Saginaw School District of the City of also operates Arthur Hill High School (981 students), Thompson Middle School (585 students), and Saginaw High School (405 students). See the Saginaw School District of the City of district page for the complete list.
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