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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF SAGINAW·NCES 260094607816

International Academy of Saginaw

1944 IOWA AVE, SAGINAW, MI 48601 · (989) 921-1000 · Saginaw County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL74 STUDENTS
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This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work

Enrollment
74
Elementary
STATE 369
Student : Teacher
74.0:1
1 FTE teachers
STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
96%
71 students
STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Kindergarten1115%
Grade 11014%
Grade 21520%
Grade 3912%
Grade 4912%
Grade 568%
Grade 668%
Grade 734%
Grade 857%
Student demographics
38%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 56% · US 70%
White
45%
STATE 63% · US 43%
Hispanic
1115%
STATE 9% · US 30%
Black
5777%
STATE 18% · US 15%
Two+
23%
STATE 5% · US 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
4155%
Female
3345%

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4-year change

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
74
-55 (-43%) vs 2020
-73% since 2010-11, when it was 277
Student : Teacher
74.0:1
was 14.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-2574174.0:196% (71)
2023-2481516.2:198% (79)
2022-2380420.0:193% (74)
2020-21129914.3:198% (126)
2017-182381515.9:173% (173)
2015-162421615.1:152% (126)
2010-112771914.6:184% (234)
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for International Academy of Saginaw.

Since 2017-18: students down 69% (238 to 74); teachers down 93% (15 to 1).

About International Academy of Saginaw

International Academy of Saginaw is a very small elementary school found in SAGINAW, Michigan. The school counted 74 students in 2024-25, covering pre-K through 8. That is 80% below the average of about 369 students for elementary schools in Michigan.

International Academy of Saginaw operates as its own local education agency.

At International Academy of Saginaw, 77% of students are Black. The remaining students are 15% Hispanic, 5% White, and 3% multiracial. Census figures show Saginaw County is about 19% Black. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, International Academy of Saginaw scores 38%.

The school had 1 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 74.0:1. The gap from the 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan is 58.2 students per teacher. The school reported 96% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. The gap from the 59% average for public schools in Saginaw County is 37 points.

For Saginaw County, Census Bureau data show median household income comes to about $60,622, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 24%, and about 14% of people live in poverty. There are 75 public schools in the county, enrolling about 25,621, International Academy of Saginaw among them.

BridgeportSpaulding Middle SchoolSchrah, about 1.1 miles away, is the closest public school. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.

NCES assigns International Academy of Saginaw the locale Suburb: Mid-size, meaning in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population between 100,000 and 250,000. Charter status: International Academy of Saginaw is a public charter school.

The 2020-21 count was 129 students and the 2024-25 count was 74. A difference that large may reflect a change in which grades the school serves. Federal data show the ratio rising from 14.3:1 to 74.0:1.

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Saginaw County at a glance

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Population
188,665
Census ACS
Median income
$60,622
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
75
25,621 students

Quick facts

School name
International Academy of Saginaw
District
International Academy of Saginaw
Address
1944 IOWA AVE, SAGINAW, MI 48601
Phone
(989) 921-1000
County
Saginaw County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
74
Teachers (FTE)
1
Student–teacher ratio
74.0:1
Free and reduced lunch
71 (96%)
Locale
22-Suburb: Mid-size
NCES ID
260094607816
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About International Academy of Saginaw
How many students attend International Academy of Saginaw?
International Academy of Saginaw enrolls approximately 74 students in grades PK-08.
Is International Academy of Saginaw an elementary, middle, or high school?
International Academy of Saginaw is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many teachers does International Academy of Saginaw have?
International Academy of Saginaw employs 1 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 74.0:1.
What is the student diversity at International Academy of Saginaw?
Student demographics at International Academy of Saginaw are roughly 5% White, 15% Hispanic, 77% Black, 3% Two or more.
What district is International Academy of Saginaw in?
International Academy of Saginaw is part of International Academy of Saginaw.
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