Enrollment
313
Elementary
DISTRICT 395 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SAGINAW TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 263045006699
Westdale Elementary School
705 S CENTER RD, SAGINAW, MI 48638 · (989) 797-1827 · Saginaw County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL313 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
16.7:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.9:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
69%
216 students
DISTRICT 53% · 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 | 117 | 37% |
| Grade 1 | 97 | 31% |
| Grade 2 | 99 | 32% |
Student demographics
72%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 68% · 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 Saginaw Township Community Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Westdale Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westdale Elementary School this school | 313 | 69.0% | N/A |
| Coit Creative Arts Academy GRAND RAPIDS | 246 | 71.5% | 42.8% |
| Aberdeen Academy GRAND RAPIDS | 241 | 68.9% | N/A |
| Congress Elementary GRAND RAPIDS | 237 | 62.9% | 48.3% |
| Weiss Elementary School SAGINAW | 357 | 60.5% | 29.3% |
| Shawmut Hills School GRAND RAPIDS | 267 | 73.0% | 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 Westdale Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Saginaw County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 313 | #1,034 of 1,630 | #18 of 31 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.7:1 | #891 of 1,424 | #8 of 27 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 71.8% | #49 of 1,424 | #2 of 27 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 69.0% | #524 of 1,563 | #16 of 31 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -12.3% | #505 of 979 | #12 of 19 |
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
313
-12 (-4%) vs 2020
-2% since 1990-91, when it was 320
Student : Teacher
16.7:1
was 16.3:1
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 | 313 | 18.8 | 16.7:1 | 69% (216) |
| 2023-24 | 321 | 18.8 | 17.1:1 | 80% (258) |
| 2022-23 | 327 | 20 | 16.3:1 | 79% (257) |
| 2020-21 | 325 | 20 | 16.3:1 | 63% (205) |
| 2017-18 | 357 | 18.6 | 19.2:1 | 67% (240) |
| 2015-16 | 363 | 18 | 20.2:1 | 63% (229) |
| 2010-11 | 303 | 17 | 17.8:1 | 52% (158) |
| 2000-01 | 272 | 16 | 17.0:1 | 40% (110) |
| 1990-91 | 320 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Westdale Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 12% (357 to 313); teachers up 1% (18.6 to 18.8).
About Westdale Elementary School
Westdale Elementary School is a low-enrollment elementary school. Its address is in SAGINAW, Michigan. A total of 313 students attend the school, which covers pre-K through 5.
The Saginaw Township Community Schools system has 8 schools and 4,447 students.
At Westdale Elementary School, the largest share of students is White, at 36%. Next come 29% Black, 24% Hispanic, and 11% multiracial. The county population is about 71% White. The school's diversity index is 72%, meaning two students picked at random have a 72% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The school reported 18.8 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 16.7:1. The school has more students per teacher than the 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan. Eligible students account for 69% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. Compared with the 59% average for public schools in Saginaw County, the school's rate is higher.
In the county around the school, Saginaw County, the median household income is $60,622, about 24% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 14% of residents are in poverty. Saginaw County is home to 75 public schools and about 25,621 public school students.
The school nearest to Westdale Elementary School is White Pine Middle School, at a distance of about 0.7 miles. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
Locale data from NCES put Westdale Elementary School in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population between 100,000 and 250,000 (Suburb: Mid-size).
Enrollment has fallen by 12 students since 2020-21, to 313.
Discussions about Westdale Elementary School may include science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
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 Saginaw Township Community Schools
- Heritage High SchoolHigh · 1,313 students
- White Pine Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,019 students
- Sherwood Elementary SchoolElementary · 531 students
- Arrowwood Elementary SchoolElementary · 445 students
- Weiss Elementary SchoolElementary · 357 students
- Hemmeter Elementary SchoolElementary · 331 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
Other Westdale Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Westdale Elementary. Westdale Elementary School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Westdale Elementary SchoolNorthlake, IL · 483 students
Nearby schools
- White Pine Middle School0.7 mi · 1,019
- Arrowwood Elementary School1.0 mi · 445
- Chester F Miller School1.3 mi · 247
- Handley School1.5 mi · 370
- Merrill Park Elementary School1.5 mi · 267
- Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy1.7 mi · 374
Frequently asked questions
About Westdale Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Westdale Elementary School?
Westdale Elementary School enrolls approximately 313 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Westdale Elementary School serve?
Westdale Elementary School serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westdale Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Westdale Elementary School is approximately 16.7:1 (19 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Westdale Elementary School?
At Westdale Elementary School, the student body is approximately 36% White, 24% Hispanic, 29% Black, 0% Asian, 11% Two or more.
Is Westdale Elementary School public or private?
Westdale Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Saginaw Township Community Schools.
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