Saginaw Preparatory Academy

Elementary Charter Supplemental Virtual SAGINAW, MI Grades PK–08 Suburb: Midsize Saginaw, MI SchoolScore™ D (56.8)
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Saginaw Preparatory Academy
SAGINAW, MI 48601
Elementary ★ Charter Supplemental Virtual Grades PK–08 SchoolScore™ D (56.8)
376
Students
19.9
Teachers
18.9:1
Student:Teacher
(989)752-9600
Phone
http://www.saginawprepacademy.com
Website

Saginaw Preparatory Academy is a public charter school administered by the Saginaw Preparatory Academy district in SAGINAW, MICHIGAN, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–08.

Key statistics: 376 students enrolled; a 18.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Michigan Elementary School Average
Enrollment
376.0
State avg: 372.0
▲ 1% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
18.89:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▲ 20% worse
Free Lunch %
97.1%
State avg: 55.0%
▲ 77% worse
School Details
School Name
Saginaw Preparatory Academy
NCESSCH ID
260016100986
State School ID
MI-73908-08519
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
5173 LODGE ST
City
SAGINAW
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
48601
County
Saginaw County
Metro Area
Saginaw, MI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Midsize
Cong. District
2608
State Leg. Upper
26035
State Leg. Lower
26094
Latitude
43.3961
Longitude
-83.8783
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
376
Total Students
👩‍🏫
19.9
Teachers FTE
📐
18.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
19.9
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)19.9
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 365 97.1%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Saginaw Preparatory Academy
LEAID
2600161
State LEA ID
MI-73908
Phone
(989)752-9600
Website
http://www.saginawprepacademy.com
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
SAGINAW
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$4,486K
Federal Revenue
$897K
State Revenue
$3,340K
Local Revenue
$249K
Total Expenditure
$4,302K
Instruction Exp.
$1,612K
Support Services
$2,031K
Other Current Exp.
$295K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Saginaw Preparatory Academy

1
Jessie Loomis School
SAGINAW · Elementary
2 mi
2
International Academy of Saginaw
SAGINAW · Elementary
2.1 mi
3
Thomas White School
SAGINAW · Elementary
2.2 mi
4
MG Millet Learning Center
SAGINAW · Other
2.2 mi
5
Martin G Atkins Elementary School
SAGINAW · Elementary
2.3 mi
6
BridgeportSpaulding Middle SchoolSchrah
SAGINAW · Middle
2.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Saginaw Preparatory Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Saginaw Preparatory Academy?
376 students are enrolled at Saginaw Preparatory Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Saginaw Preparatory Academy have?
Saginaw Preparatory Academy has 19.9 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1.
What grades does Saginaw Preparatory Academy serve?
Saginaw Preparatory Academy serves grades PK through 08.
Is Saginaw Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Saginaw Preparatory Academy is a charter school.
What metro area is Saginaw Preparatory Academy located in?
Saginaw Preparatory Academy is located in the Saginaw, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Saginaw Preparatory Academy belong to?
Saginaw Preparatory Academy is part of the Saginaw Preparatory Academy school district.
How much does Saginaw Preparatory Academy spend per student?
The Saginaw Preparatory Academy district spends approximately $11,441,489 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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