Enrollment
187
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saginaw, MI
Thomas White School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas White School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260678004276
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas White School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #14 of 27
- schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 94.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas White School has class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas White School ranks #14 of 27 schools in Saginaw, MI.
School address
NCES ID 260678004276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas White School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas White School
Thomas White School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Saginaw, Michigan, enrolling 187 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 94.6% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 187 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 174 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #90.
Its student body is led by African American (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.9% 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): Thomas White School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.8:1 vs 12.2:1).
Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District also operates Bridgeport High School (501 students) and Martin G Atkins Elementary School (381 students) alongside Thomas White 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 Thomas White School compares
Thomas White 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.6% | ▲ 74% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Michigan - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$12,044
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
0
in-school suspensions + 4 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.
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 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
White 18.2%
Two or More 5.9%
Largest group: African American at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Thomas White School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District, which includes Thomas White School.
$12,044
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 59.4%
Federal 21.9%
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 Thomas White School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin G Atkins Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas White School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~187 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas White School
How many students attend Thomas White School?
Thomas White School has 187 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saginaw, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas White School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas White School is 20.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas White School?
94.6% of students at Thomas White School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas White School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas White School is African American at 54.5% of enrollment, in Saginaw, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas White School?
Thomas White School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Thomas White School rank among schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas White School ranks #14 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 Thomas White School a good school?
Thomas White School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District?
Besides Thomas White School, Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District also operates Bridgeport High School (501 students), Martin G Atkins Elementary School (381 students), and Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah (379 students). See the Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District district page for the complete list.
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