Below Average
#2864 of 3,192 schools in MI
Based on limited data
Thomas White School
Elementary School · Bridgeport-spaulding Community School District · Saginaw, MI
A Bridgeport-spaulding Community School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
3650 SOUTHFIELD DR, Saginaw, MI 48601
- 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 39 schools in Saginaw.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas White School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saginaw), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,830
Median home value
$54,900
Median rent
$836/mo
College educated
8.4%
Homeownership
66.1%
Poverty rate
31.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mg Millet Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Bridgeport Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | 1–12 | 0.5 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| International Academy of SaginawCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 81 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bridgeport-spaulding Community School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,556NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas White School is listed in Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas White School
Thomas White School is a public elementary school in Saginaw, MI, part of Bridgeport-spaulding Community School District, serving approximately 191 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,864 of 3,192 schools in MI. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas White School
What grades does Thomas White School serve?
Thomas White School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Thomas White School?
Thomas White School has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas White School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas White School is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas White School rank in MI?
Thomas White School ranks #2,864 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Thomas White School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas White School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Thomas White School a charter school?
No, Thomas White School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas White School a Title I school?
No, Thomas White School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas White School?
89.5% of students at Thomas White School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 191
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Saginaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 76.4%
- Phone
- (989) 777-2811
- Area population (ZIP 48601)
- 32,069
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 39
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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