Thomas White School serves 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
Top Rankings
Thomas White School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
67%
18%
White
21%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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