Enrollment
313
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westdale Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westdale Elementary School
Westdale Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Saginaw, Michigan, enrolling 313 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 313 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 473 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #318.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Saginaw's public schools, it stands alongside Arthur Eddy Academy (232 students): Westdale Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 12.2:1).
Saginaw Township Community Schools also operates Heritage High School (1,313 students) and White Pine Middle School (1,019 students) alongside Westdale Elementary 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 Westdale Elementary School compares
Westdale Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,035
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 + 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saginaw Township Community Schools, which includes Westdale Elementary School.
$12,035
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 59.6%
Federal 12.0%
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 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
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
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 (~313 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Westdale Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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