- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 32.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 263039001171 · Saginaw, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 14.4:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Arthur Hill High School (981 students)
Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arthur Hill Hi
Arthur Hill High School
981 students
- Thompson Middl
Thompson Middle School
585 students
- Saginaw High S
Saginaw High School
405 students
- This school 374
Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy
374 students
- Handley School 370
Handley School
370 students
- Jessie Loomis 308
Jessie Loomis School
308 students
What this shows Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy compares
Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,313
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Saginaw School District of the City of reports $17,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~374 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.