Herig School

1905 HOUGHTON AVE
SAGINAW, MI 48602

www.spsd.net

332 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Herig Elementary School is a public school located in Saginaw, Michigan, operating under the Saginaw Public School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on academic development and student growth. As part of a larger urban district, Herig is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its student population by fostering an environment that encourages learning, social responsibility, and engagement within the Saginaw area.

The school’s presence at the Houghton Avenue location positions it as a key community hub for families in the neighborhood. Through its affiliation with the Saginaw Public School District, Herig benefits from the district’s broader resources, curriculum standards, and initiatives aimed at preparing students for future academic success. Parents and community members can find more information regarding current programs, district policies, and school-specific updates through the official district website at http://www.spsd.net.

332

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Herig School
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	67
Black	177
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
177 (53.3 %)
Hispanic
67 (20.2 %)
White
62 (18.7 %)
Two or More
23 (6.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Saginaw School District of the City of
Phone:	(989)399-4350
Website:	http://www.spsd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	259
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 42

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 39