- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Thomas White School shrank from 222 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (-14.0%).
Teacher FTE held 9.8 → 9.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 260678004276 · Saginaw, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
187 enr · 20.8:1 · 94.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeport High School (501 students)
Thomas White School shrank from 222 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (-14.0%). Teacher FTE held 9.8 → 9.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Thomas White School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgeport Hig
Bridgeport High School
501 students
- Martin G Atkin
Martin G Atkins Elementary School
381 students
- Bridgeportspau
Bridgeportspaulding Middle Schoolschrah
379 students
- This school 187
Thomas White School
187 students
What this shows Thomas White School reports 187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas White School compares
Thomas White School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,375
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
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.
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
District finance for Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District reports $14,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~187 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 191 (2023-24), down 31.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.