Jessie Loomis School

Summary:

Jessie Loomis School is an elementary school in Saginaw, Michigan, serving 348 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Saginaw School District of the City, which is ranked 481 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jessie Loomis School faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. It has a much higher percentage of African American students (84.48%) than the state average, and its academic performance consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Michigan elementary schools, with proficiency rates in state assessments that are 20-30 percentage points lower than the state and district averages. The school also has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 45.3% to 65.0% over the past 5 years, which is a key factor contributing to its poor academic performance. Additionally, over 95% of Jessie Loomis students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Handley School, Merrill Park Elementary School, and Stone School, have significantly better academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates, despite serving similar student populations in terms of race and socioeconomic status. This suggests that Jessie Loomis School may be facing systemic challenges that have not been effectively addressed, and that the disproportionate impact on African American students and those from low-income backgrounds is a particular concern.

Helpful?    

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2001 Limerick St
       Saginaw, MI  48601-4136


(989) 399-4750

District: Saginaw School District of the City of

SchoolDigger Rank:
1277th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,233 Help


Students who attend Jessie Loomis School usually attend:

High:    Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy
    Saginaw High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  334

Racial breakdown:

African American:
82.6%
Hispanic:
8.4%
Two or more races:
3.9%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.6% Help


 See top rated Michigan elementary schools

 Compare Jessie Loomis School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Jessie Loomis School ranks worse than 85.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 3rd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Saginaw School District of the City of. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.36. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (82.6%), Hispanic (8.4%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 94.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jessie Loomis School is 19.6. 8 elementary schools in the Saginaw School District of the City of have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Jessie Loomis School employs 17 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jessie Loomis School is $17,233, which is the 3rd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Saginaw School District of the City of.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jessie Loomis School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jessie Loomis School 1277th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Jessie Loomis School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
African American students:


Saginaw School District of the City of:

SchoolDigger ranks Saginaw School District of the City of 481st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Jessie Loomis School?
Not Rated

Rank History for Jessie Loomis School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Jessie Loomis School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 14.20 1444th 1545 6.5%
2007 8.46 1507th 1565 3.7%
2008 4.79 1544th 1577 2.1%
2009 3.99 1557th 1589 2.0%
2010 9.63 1489th 1552 4.1%
2011 7.59 1496th 1552 3.6%
2012 8.05 1508th 1566 3.7%
2013 9.01 1471st 1563 5.9%
2014 4.12 1518th 1533 1.0%
2015 6.24 1547th 1580 2.1%
2016 6.00 1495th 1548 3.4%
2017 3.78 1449th 1466 1.2%
2018 6.20 1437th 1448 0.8%
2019 4.79 1372nd 1408 2.6%
2023 8.14 1361st 1470 7.4%
2024 13.36 1277th 1486 14.1%
See the entire list of Michigan Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jessie Loomis School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.29 1373rd 1397 1.7%
2019 9.07 1090th 1134 3.9%
2023 11.24 1247th 1350 7.6%
2024 17.82 1183rd 1381 14.3%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Jessie Loomis School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.26 1424th 1443 1.3%
2023 11.45 1195th 1321 9.5%
2024 22.23 1053rd 1342 21.5%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Jessie Loomis School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.57 1388th 1446 4.0%
2024 15.00 1171st 1347 13.1%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Jessie Loomis School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.40 431st 475 9.3%
2019 19.26 185th 212 12.7%
2024 37.19 193rd 348 44.5%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Jessie Loomis School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
ON OFF
State Scores:    
ON OFF
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Michigan Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Jessie Loomis School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Jessie Loomis School, submit a rating!

Not Rated

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Jessie Loomis School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 11 400 0 73 2 n/a n/a 0 486
1989 13 361 0 62 2 n/a n/a 0 438
1990 20 403 0 63 1 n/a n/a 0 487
1991 13 386 0 53 1 n/a n/a 0 453
1992 8 406 0 51 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1993 8 398 0 48 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1994 10 380 0 49 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1995 9 395 0 32 1 n/a n/a 0 437
1996 9 395 0 32 1 n/a n/a 0 437
1997 8 363 0 38 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1998 5 332 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1999 4 318 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2000 2 297 0 14 0 n/a n/a 25 338
2001 5 259 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2002 0 224 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2003 0 224 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2004 8 250 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2005 6 220 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2006 3 193 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2007 6 322 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2008 3 322 n/a 30 n/a n/a n/a 0 355
2009 3 334 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2010 4 318 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2011 5 316 0 22 2 0 0 0 345
2012 5 342 0 23 2 13 1 0 386
2013 4 329 0 15 0 11 0 0 359
2014 3 383 0 12 0 14 5 0 417
2015 5 361 1 9 0 19 4 0 399
2016 13 379 1 10 0 9 3 0 415
2017 8 341 0 10 0 7 5 0 371
2018 9 334 0 13 0 7 10 0 373
2019 7 286 0 15 0 7 8 0 323
2020 12 315 0 18 0 7 4 0 356
2021 10 293 0 16 1 5 7 0 332
2022 4 271 0 28 1 5 5 0 314
2023 8 294 0 31 1 5 9 0 348
2024 10 276 0 28 2 5 13 0 334

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jessie Loomis School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 486 n/a n/a n/a
1989 438 n/a n/a 61.6
1990 487 26.0 18.7 64.5
1991 453 n/a n/a n/a
1992 465 n/a n/a 65.8
1993 454 n/a 0.0 72.5
1994 439 20.9 21.0 67.2
1995 437 21.5 20.3 66.6
1996 437 21.5 20.3 66.6
1997 409 21.0 19.5 62.1
1998 354 20.0 17.7 91.5
1999 334 18.0 18.6 76
2000 338 18.0 17.4 81.2
2001 278 20.0 13.9 93.5
2002 235 16.0 14.7 85.1
2003 235 16.0 14.7 85.1
2004 273 14.5 18.8 94.1
2005 242 17.0 14.2 98.8
2006 211 16.0 13.2 98.6
2007 356 18.0 19.8 95.2
2008 355 19.0 18.7 91.5
2009 361 21.0 17.2 99.2
2010 348 20.0 17.4 94.3
2011 345 19.0 18.1 91.9
2012 386 22.0 17.5 91.5
2013 359 20.0 17.9 93
2014 417 20.0 20.8 94.5
2015 399 20.0 19.9 79.2
2016 415 19.0 21.8 90.1
2017 371 20.0 18.5 89.5
2018 373 16.0 23.3 91.4
2019 323 20.0 16.1 90.7
2020 356 20.5 17.3 93.3
2021 332 22.0 15.0 95.5
2022 314 22.5 13.9 93.9
2023 348 20.0 17.4 95.7
2024 334 17.0 19.6 94.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jessie Loomis School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 486 n/a n/a n/a
1989 438 n/a n/a 61.6
1990 487 26.0 18.7 64.5
1991 453 n/a n/a n/a
1992 465 n/a n/a 65.8
1993 454 n/a 0.0 72.5
1994 439 20.9 21.0 67.2
1995 437 21.5 20.3 66.6
1996 437 21.5 20.3 66.6
1997 409 21.0 19.5 62.1
1998 354 20.0 17.7 91.5
1999 334 18.0 18.6 76
2000 338 18.0 17.4 81.2
2001 278 20.0 13.9 93.5
2002 235 16.0 14.7 85.1
2003 235 16.0 14.7 85.1
2004 273 14.5 18.8 94.1
2005 242 17.0 14.2 98.8
2006 211 16.0 13.2 98.6
2007 356 18.0 19.8 95.2
2008 355 19.0 18.7 91.5
2009 361 21.0 17.2 99.2
2010 348 20.0 17.4 94.3
2011 345 19.0 18.1 91.9
2012 386 22.0 17.5 91.5
2013 359 20.0 17.9 93
2014 417 20.0 20.8 94.5
2015 399 20.0 19.9 79.2
2016 415 19.0 21.8 90.1
2017 371 20.0 18.5 89.5
2018 373 16.0 23.3 91.4
2019 323 20.0 16.1 90.7
2020 356 20.5 17.3 93.3
2021 332 22.0 15.0 95.5
2022 314 22.5 13.9 93.9
2023 348 20.0 17.4 95.7
2024 334 17.0 19.6 94.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jessie Loomis School

Help
Created with Highcharts 9.2.2Year$Jessie Loomis SchoolPer Pupil ExpendituresFederal FundsState/Local FundsOther Funds2019202020212022202305k10k15k20k©2025 schooldigger.com

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,185 (17.0%) $10,645 (83.0%) $12,830
2020 $2,719 (23.4%) $8,897 (76.6%) $11,616
2021 $3,385 (25.0%) $10,146 (75.0%) $13,532
2022 $9,782 (60.4%) $6,421 (39.6%) $16,203
2023 $9,116 (52.9%) $8,117 (47.1%) $17,233

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jessie Loomis School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1372nd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1361st of 1470 Elementary schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jessie Loomis School)15.46
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Saginaw School District of the City of)29.917.4
 12.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students323348
 7.7%
African American286294
 2.8%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic1531
 106.7%
Pacific Islander75
 28.6%
White78
 14.3%
Two or More Races89
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.7%95.7%
 5%


Schools Near Jessie Loomis School

Saginaw School District of the City of
Public PK, KG-6
Distance: 0mi
Rank: 1277th of 1486
Students: 334
International Academy of Saginaw
Public, Magnet, Charter PK, KG-8
Distance: 1.7mi
Students: 81
Saginaw Preparatory Academy
Public, Magnet, Charter PK, KG-8
Distance: 1.97mi
Rank: 1409th of 1486
Students: 328
Saginaw School District of the City of
Public PK, KG-6
Distance: 2.24mi
Students: 224
Saginaw School District of the City of
Public, Magnet PK, KG-6
Distance: 2.33mi
Rank: 1453rd of 1486
Students: 325
Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District
Public, Magnet 2-5
Distance: 2.66mi
Rank: 1473rd of 1486
Students: 388
Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District
Public PK, KG-1
Distance: 2.74mi
Students: 191
Saginaw School District of the City of
Public PK, KG-6
Distance: 2.86mi
Rank: 1362nd of 1486
Students: 350
Saginaw School District of the City of
Public PK, KG-6
Distance: 2.95mi
Rank: 1379th of 1486
Students: 316
Saginaw School District of the City of
Public, Magnet PK, KG-5
Distance: 3.5mi
Rank: 34th of 1486
Students: 320








Frequently Asked Questions about Jessie Loomis School

In the 2023-24 school year, 334 students attended Jessie Loomis School.

Students at Jessie Loomis School are 83% African American, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% White, 1% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Jessie Loomis School usually go on to attend:

High : Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy
High : Saginaw High School

Jessie Loomis School ranks in the bottom 14.1% of Michigan elementary schools.


Rate Jessie Loomis School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Jessie Loomis School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 43 milliseconds.