Enrollment
162
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Congress School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Congress School
Congress School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Sturgis, Michigan, enrolling 162 students.
At 16.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 162 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 249 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #68.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 51/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Sturgis Public Schools also operates Sturgis High School (882 students) and Eastwood School (642 students) alongside Congress School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Congress School compares
Congress School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,786
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sturgis Public Schools, which includes Congress School.
$11,786
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 66.5%
Federal 10.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~162 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Congress School a good school?
Congress School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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