Martin G Atkins Elementary School

Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District

346 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Martin G. Atkins Elementary School is a public educational institution located in Saginaw, Michigan, serving as part of the Buena Vista School District. The school provides foundational academic instruction for students in the local community, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the district’s mission to provide accessible public education and academic development for elementary-aged children in the area.

For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for student engagement and growth. By operating under the Buena Vista School District, the school aligns its policies and resources with district-wide goals to enhance student achievement and prepare children for middle school transitions. Those interested in specific programming, enrollment procedures, or recent school updates can find further information on the district's official website at http://www.bscs.k12.mi.us.

346

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

106.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin G Atkins Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	49
Black	217
Two or More	19
American Indian	2

Black
217 (62.7 %)
White
59 (17.1 %)
Hispanic
49 (14.2 %)
Two or More
19 (5.5 %)
American Indian
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:	Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District
Phone:	(989)777-1600
Website:	http://gobearcats.net
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	365
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 87