Enrollment
194
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 263039006683
Zilwaukee K8 School — Saginaw, MI
Federal NCES profile for Zilwaukee K8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Saginaw School District of the City of · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zilwaukee K8 School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Zilwaukee K8 School reports 194 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 25% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 83.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 54% above the Michigan average and 62% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Saginaw School District of the City of spends $19,488 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.2% from local sources (property taxes), 42.7% from the state, and 34.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Zilwaukee K8 School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.8% | ▲ 54% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 24% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
83.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 54% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
— 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Michigan — lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,488
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
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
3
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 194 Top 24% in Michigan — larger than 76% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 13.6:1 -25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 83.8% +54% vs state
NCES ID 263039006683
Student demographics
White 41.8%
African American 35.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 5.7%
Largest group: White at 41.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 59
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saginaw School District of the City of, which includes Zilwaukee K8 School.
$19,488
Per student
+23%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 23.2%
State 42.7%
Federal 34.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
Similar other schools in Saginaw
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Zilwaukee K8 School
How many students attend Zilwaukee K8 School?
Zilwaukee K8 School has 194 students enrolled. It is a other school in Saginaw, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zilwaukee K8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zilwaukee K8 School is 13.6:1, which is 25% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Zilwaukee K8 School?
83.8% of students at Zilwaukee K8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zilwaukee K8 School?
The largest demographic group at Zilwaukee K8 School is White at 41.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Saginaw, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zilwaukee K8 School?
Zilwaukee K8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.