Handley School

www.spsd.net

370 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Handley School, located at 224 North Elm Street in Saginaw, Michigan, is a historic educational institution that serves as part of the Saginaw Public School District. Situated in a residential area of the city, the school is well-regarded for its traditional academic environment and its commitment to fostering foundational learning for elementary-aged students. As a district school, it plays a vital role in the community by providing a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its academic offerings, Handley School is often noted for its architectural charm and its deep-rooted history within the Saginaw community. The school maintains a focus on student development through a blend of classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement. Parents and community members can stay informed about the school’s specific programs, district policies, and ongoing initiatives by visiting the official Saginaw Public School District website at [www.spsd.net](http://www.spsd.net).

370

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Handley School
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	32
Black	111
Asian	48
Two or More	33
American Indian	2

White
144 (38.9%)
Black
111 (30.0%)
Asian
48 (13.0%)
Two or More
33 (8.9%)
Hispanic
32 (8.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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)399-4250
Website:	http://www.spsd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 67

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 60