Congress School serves 170 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Congress School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Congress School's student population of 170 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Congress School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
31%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
66%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Congress School often compared to?
Congress Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wall School, Wenzel School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Congress School?
170 students attend Congress School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Congress School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Congress School?
Congress School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Congress School offer ?
Congress School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Congress School part of?
Congress School is part of Sturgis School District.
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