Weiss Elementary School

www.stcs.org/WEISS

357 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Weiss Elementary School is a public school located in Saginaw, Michigan, serving as part of the Saginaw Township Community Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational foundation for students in the early grades, focusing on fostering academic growth, social development, and a positive learning environment. By emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and the community, Weiss Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic success through a structured and supportive curriculum.

In addition to its core academic programs, Weiss Elementary places a strong emphasis on character development and student engagement. The school offers various resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to help children discover their interests and develop essential life skills. With its location on Weiss Street, the school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student-centered learning to ensure that every child has the tools needed to thrive within the Saginaw Township school system.

357

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Weiss Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	96
Black	71
Asian	6
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	3

White
147 (41.2%)
Hispanic
96 (26.9%)
Black
71 (19.9%)
Two or More
34 (9.5%)
Asian
6 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Saginaw Township Community Schools
Phone:	(989)793-5226
Website:	http://www.stcs.org/WEISS
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 3 119

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 120