McAlearSawden Elem School

www.bcschools.net

352 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McAlear-Sawden Elementary School is a public school located in Bay City, Michigan, and is part of the Bay City Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive environment for young learners. As part of a larger district, the school utilizes the resources and curriculum standards established by Bay City Public Schools to ensure students are prepared for their transition to middle school.

The school is known for its commitment to student growth, emphasizing both core subjects like literacy and mathematics alongside social-emotional development. Families in the area can access information regarding school policies, events, and academic calendars through the district's official website at [www.bcschools.net](http://www.bcschools.net). By prioritizing community engagement and educational excellence, McAlear-Sawden seeks to create a welcoming space where students can succeed and develop a lifelong love for learning.

352

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McAlearSawden Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	24
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	24
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
292 (83.0 %)
Hispanic
24 (6.8 %)
Two or More
24 (6.8 %)
Black
4 (1.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bay City School District
Phone:	(989)684-7702
Website:	http://www.bcschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 77