- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saginaw, MI
Westdale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westdale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263045006699
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westdale Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #22 of 27
- schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Westdale Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westdale Elementary School ranks #22 of 27 schools in Saginaw, MI.
School address
District: Saginaw Township Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263045006699 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Westdale Elementary School held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 263045006699 · Saginaw, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 15.7:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Heritage High School (1,313 students)
Westdale Elementary School held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Westdale 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
- Weiss Elementa 357
Weiss Elementary School
357 students
- This school 313
Westdale Elementary School
313 students
What this shows Westdale Elementary School reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westdale Elementary School compares
Westdale 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 37% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in Michigan - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.5%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.1%
African American 28.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 36.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Westdale 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 Westdale 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arrowwood Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weiss Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westdale 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
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~313 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Westdale Elementary School
How many students attend Westdale Elementary School?
Westdale Elementary School has 313 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saginaw, MI. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westdale Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 0% higher 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 Westdale Elementary School?
74.6% of students at Westdale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westdale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westdale Elementary School is White at 36.1% of enrollment, in Saginaw, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westdale Elementary School?
Westdale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Westdale Elementary School rank among schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Westdale Elementary School ranks #22 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 Westdale 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.