Enrollment
292
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wall School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wall School
Wall School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Sturgis, Michigan, enrolling 292 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.9% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 292 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 580 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #371.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (42%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Sturgis Public Schools also operates Sturgis High School (882 students) and Eastwood School (642 students) alongside Wall 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 Wall School compares
Wall 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sturgis Public Schools, which includes Wall 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 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
- 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
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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 (~292 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wall School a good school?
Wall School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. 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 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.
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