Thomas White School serves 222 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- 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 222 students has grown by 136% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thomas White School is 0.56, which is more 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
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
62%
18%
White
20%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Thomas White School?
222 students attend Thomas White School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Thomas White School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 4% 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 22:1, 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.
In what neighborhood is Thomas White School located?
Thomas White School is located in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Saginaw, MI. There are 4 other public schools located in Bridgeport.
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