How do these districts compare?
| Metric | St. Joseph Public Schools | Sturgis Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Saint Joseph, Michigan | Sturgis, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 2,965 | 2,967 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.8:1 | 17.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | St. Joseph Public Schools | Sturgis Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,812 | $14,087 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| State Revenue | 54.6% | 66.5% |
| Local Revenue | 32.6% | 22.8% |
St. Joseph Public Schools
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Sturgis Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | St. Joseph Public Schools | Sturgis Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73.0% | 56.6% |
| African American | 7.7% | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3% | 38.3% |
| Asian | 5.7% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.9% | 3.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.0% | 62.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | St. Joseph Public Schools | Sturgis Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 17 | 9 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 339.5:1 | 600:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.2% | 18.4% |
School Types
St. Joseph Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Sturgis Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.