Congress School serves 162 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Attendance Zone: Congress School's attendance zone covers the entire Sturgis district, encompassing approximately 68.2 square miles. The zone is designed for a typical 10-15 minute drive to the school, with most areas located about 5 miles from the school's edge and the furthest being 6.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Congress School's student population of 162 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
162 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Together we..... Learn Encourage Achieve Dream
School Rankings
The diversity score of Congress School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
40%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
58%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Congress School often compared to?
Congress Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wenzel School, Wall School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Congress School?
162 students attend Congress School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Congress School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Congress School?
Congress School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
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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