Enrollment
187
Elementary
DISTRICT 284 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BRIDGEPORT-SPAULDING COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 260678004276
Thomas White School
3650 SOUTHFIELD DR, SAGINAW, MI 48601 · (989) 777-2811 · Saginaw County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL187 STUDENTS
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Not graded
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
Student : Teacher
21.3:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.2:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
95%
178 students
DISTRICT 95% · 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
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 79 | 42% |
| Grade 1 | 108 | 58% |
Student demographics
62%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 56% · US 70%
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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Thomas White School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas White School this school | 187 | 95.2% | N/A |
| Campus Elementary GRAND RAPIDS | 210 | 92.4% | N/A |
| Verona Elementary School BATTLE CREEK | 201 | 91.0% | N/A |
| Global Tech Academy YPSILANTI | 213 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Merrill Park Elementary School SAGINAW | 267 | 92.5% | N/A |
| Neithercut Elementary School FLINT | 151 | 95.4% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Thomas White School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Saginaw County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 187 | #1,450 of 1,630 | #30 of 31 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 95.2% | #69 of 1,563 | #6 of 31 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
187
+8 (+4%) vs 2020
-23% since 1990-91, when it was 244
Student : Teacher
21.3:1
was 22.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 187 | 8.8 | 21.3:1 | 95% (178) |
| 2023-24 | 191 | 9.8 | 19.5:1 | 90% (171) |
| 2022-23 | 222 | 9.8 | 22.6:1 | 95% (210) |
| 2020-21 | 179 | 8 | 22.4:1 | 99% (177) |
| 2017-18 | 100 | 5.6 | 17.9:1 | 89% (89) |
| 2015-16 | 199 | 12 | 16.6:1 | 81% (162) |
| 2010-11 | 187 | 15 | 12.5:1 | 82% (154) |
| 2000-01 | 220 | 16 | 13.8:1 | 78% (171) |
| 1990-91 | 244 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Thomas White School.
Since 2017-18: students up 87% (100 to 187); teachers up 57% (5.6 to 8.8).
About Thomas White School
Thomas White School is a small elementary school located in SAGINAW, Michigan. The student body numbers 187 students, from pre-K through 1. An average school in this group (elementary schools in Michigan) has about 369 students.
Thomas White School is part of a district of 4 schools: Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District, with 1,448 students.
Black students make up a majority at Thomas White School, at 55%. The remaining students are 21% Hispanic, 18% White, and 6% multiracial. Census figures show Saginaw County is about 19% Black. Pick two students at random and there is a 62% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Federal staffing data show 8.8 full-time-equivalent teachers at Thomas White School and a ratio of 21.3:1. This ratio sits 5.4 above the 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility covers 95% of students. The 59% average for public schools in Saginaw County is 36 points lower.
According to the American Community Survey, in Saginaw County, the median household income is $60,622, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 14% of residents are in poverty. Thomas White School is one of 75 public schools in the county.
The school nearest to Thomas White School is MG Millet Learning Center, at a distance of less than a tenth of a mile. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
The school is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population between 100,000 and 250,000, according to its NCES locale (Suburb: Mid-size).
Compared with 2020-21, the school had 8 more students in 2024-25. The school's ratio fell from 22.4:1 to 21.3:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Thomas White School covering things like sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Saginaw County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District
- Bridgeport High SchoolHigh · 501 students
- Martin G Atkins Elementary SchoolElementary · 381 students
- BridgeportSpaulding Middle SchoolSchrahMiddle · 379 students
Other schools in SAGINAW
- Heritage High SchoolHigh · 1,313 students
- White Pine Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,019 students
- Saginaw United High SchoolHigh · 981 students
- North Saginaw Charter AcademyElementary · 679 students
- Carrollton Elementary SchoolElementary · 662 students
- Thompson Middle SchoolMiddle · 585 students
Nearby schools
- MG Millet Learning Center0.1 mi · 158
- Martin G Atkins Elementary School0.1 mi · 381
- BridgeportSpaulding Middle SchoolSchrah0.2 mi · 379
- International Academy of Saginaw1.2 mi · 74
- Bridgeport High School2.0 mi · 501
- Saginaw Preparatory Academy2.2 mi · 376
Frequently asked questions
About Thomas White SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Thomas White School?
Thomas White School enrolls approximately 187 students in grades PK-01.
What age range does Thomas White School serve?
Thomas White School serves students from grade PK through grade 01.
How many students per teacher at Thomas White School?
Approximately 21.3:1 students per teacher at Thomas White School.
How diverse is Thomas White School?
Thomas White School reports a student body of 18% White, 21% Hispanic, 55% Black, 6% Two or more.
What district is Thomas White School in?
Thomas White School is part of Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District.
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