Congress School serves 162 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Congress School's student population of 162 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Congress School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
31%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
63%
64%
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
60%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Wall School, Wenzel 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?
63% of Congress School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 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 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Congress School offer ?
Congress School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Congress School part of?
Congress School is part of Sturgis School District.
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