Thomas White School

3650 Southfield Dr
Saginaw, MI 48601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, 
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 217 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Thomas White School's student population of 217 students has grown by 130% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Thomas White School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
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Black
67%
18%
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White
21%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Thomas White School?
217 students attend Thomas White School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Thomas White School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas White School?
Thomas White School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thomas White School offer ?
Thomas White School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas White School part of?
Thomas White School is part of Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 217 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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