Serving 445 students in grades 3-5, Arrowwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Arrowwood Elementary School serves the southwest part of Saginaw, MI, encompassing an area of approximately 16.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 5.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arrowwood Elementary School's student population of 445 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
445 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Arrowwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arrowwood Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2102 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arrowwood Elementary School's ranking?
Arrowwood Elementary School is ranked #2102 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Arrowwood Elementary School often compared to?
Arrowwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Merrill Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Arrowwood Elementary School?
445 students attend Arrowwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Arrowwood Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arrowwood Elementary School?
Arrowwood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Arrowwood Elementary School offer ?
Arrowwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arrowwood Elementary School part of?
Arrowwood Elementary School is part of Saginaw Township Community Schools.
In what neighborhood is Arrowwood Elementary School located?
Arrowwood Elementary School is located in the Saginaw Township South neighborhood of Saginaw, MI. There are 3 other public schools located in Saginaw Township South.
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