- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saginaw, MI
Weiss Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Weiss Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263045006698
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weiss Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #17 of 27
- schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Weiss Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weiss Elementary School ranks #17 of 27 schools in Saginaw, MI.
School address
District: Saginaw Township Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263045006698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Weiss Elementary School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 263045006698 · Saginaw, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 15.5:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Heritage High School (1,313 students)
Weiss Elementary School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Weiss Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,313 students
- White Pine Mid
White Pine Middle School
1,019 students
- Sherwood Eleme
Sherwood Elementary School
531 students
- Arrowwood Elem 445
Arrowwood Elementary School
445 students
- This school 357
Weiss Elementary School
357 students
- Hemmeter Eleme 331
Hemmeter Elementary School
331 students
What this shows Weiss Elementary School reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weiss Elementary School compares
Weiss Elementary School 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▼ 0% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Michigan - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.4%
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
$13,133
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
African American 19.9%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Weiss Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Saginaw Township Community Schools reports $13,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weiss Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Pine Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arrowwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hemmeter Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weiss Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weiss Elementary School
How many students attend Weiss Elementary School?
Weiss Elementary School has 357 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saginaw, MI. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weiss Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weiss Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Weiss Elementary School?
54.2% of students at Weiss Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weiss Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Weiss Elementary School is White at 41.2% of enrollment, in Saginaw, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weiss Elementary School?
Weiss Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Weiss Elementary School rank among schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Weiss Elementary School ranks #17 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 Township Community Schools?
Besides Weiss Elementary School, Saginaw Township Community Schools also operates Heritage High School (1,313 students), White Pine Middle School (1,019 students), and Sherwood Elementary School (531 students). See the Saginaw Township Community Schools district page for the complete list.