- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sturgis, MI
Wall School
Federal NCES profile for Wall School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263309006865
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wall School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Sturgis · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wall School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wall School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Sturgis, MI.
School address
District: Sturgis Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263309006865 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Wall School shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 263309006865 · Sturgis, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 14.6:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Sturgis High School (882 students)
Wall School shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Wall 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
- This school 292
Wall School
292 students
- Congress Schoo 162
Congress School
162 students
- Wenzel School 148
Wenzel School
148 students
What this shows Wall School reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wall School compares
Wall School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▲ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 28% in Michigan - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.9%
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 42.1%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Wall 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 Wall School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgis High School | Larger | Similar 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 |
| Congress School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wenzel School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wall 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
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wall School
How many students attend Wall School?
Wall School has 292 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sturgis, MI. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wall School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wall School is 14.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% lower 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 Wall School?
56.9% of students at Wall School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wall School?
The largest demographic group at Wall School is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Sturgis, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wall School?
Wall School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Wall School rank among elementary schools in Sturgis?
By Resource Investment Index, Wall School ranks #4 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 Wall 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.