Wenzel School

403 East St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Wenzel School serves 147 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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: 147 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Wenzel School's student population of 147 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
147 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Wenzel School is 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
33%
9%
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Black
n/a
18%
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White
64%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Wenzel School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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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 Wenzel School often compared to?
Wenzel Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wall School, Congress School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Wenzel School?
147 students attend Wenzel School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Wenzel School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wenzel School?
Wenzel School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wenzel School offer ?
Wenzel School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wenzel School part of?
Wenzel School is part of Sturgis School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 147 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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