Thomas White School

Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District

222 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Thomas White School is an educational institution located in Saginaw, Michigan, operating under the Buena Vista School District (as indicated by the school district's website). The school serves the local community by providing foundational academic instruction, emphasizing a structured learning environment aimed at fostering student growth and development within the Saginaw area.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the public education of its student body, utilizing resources provided by the Buena Vista School District to support classroom learning and extracurricular engagement. Families interested in specific enrollment details, curriculum standards, or current school events can find further information through the district’s official website, which serves as a hub for updates regarding school policies, academic calendars, and administrative contact information.

222

Total Students

9.8

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas White School
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	30
Black	138
Two or More	9

Black
138 (62.2 %)
White
45 (20.3 %)
Hispanic
30 (13.5 %)
Two or More
9 (4.1 %)

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)777-2811
Website:	http://gobearcats.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	222
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 106

Grade 1 116