- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sturgis, MI
Congress School
Federal NCES profile for Congress School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263309006861
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Congress School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Sturgis · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Congress School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Congress School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Sturgis, MI.
School address
District: Sturgis Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263309006861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Congress School held near 170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.3 → 9.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 263309006861 · Sturgis, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
162 enr · 16.2:1 · 60.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Sturgis High School (882 students)
Congress School held near 170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.3 → 9.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Congress School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sturgis High S
Sturgis High School
882 students
- Eastwood Schoo
Eastwood School
642 students
- Sturgis Middle
Sturgis Middle School
634 students
- Wall School 292
Wall School
292 students
- This school 162
Congress School
162 students
- Wenzel School 148
Wenzel School
148 students
What this shows Congress School reports 162 students on the CCD universe file.
How Congress School compares
Congress School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▲ 11% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
162
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Michigan - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,087
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.0%
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Congress School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Sturgis Public Schools reports $14,087 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Congress School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastwood School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sturgis Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wall School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wenzel School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Congress School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~162 students)
Frequently asked questions about Congress School
How many students attend Congress School?
Congress School has 162 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sturgis, MI. CCD year-over-year: 162 (2022-23) → 170 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Congress School?
The student-teacher ratio at Congress School is 16.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Congress School?
60.5% of students at Congress School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Congress School?
The largest demographic group at Congress School is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Sturgis, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Congress School?
Congress School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Congress School rank among elementary schools in Sturgis?
By Resource Investment Index, Congress School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Sturgis, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sturgis on the city page.
What other schools are in Sturgis Public Schools?
Besides Congress School, Sturgis Public Schools also operates Sturgis High School (882 students), Eastwood School (642 students), and Sturgis Middle School (634 students). See the Sturgis Public Schools district page for the complete list.