Enrollment
148
Elementary
DISTRICT 311 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·STURGIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 263309006866
Wenzel School
403 EAST ST, STURGIS, MI 49091 · (269) 659-1575 · St. Joseph County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL148 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
18.3:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.3:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
86%
127 students
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 49 | 33% |
| Grade 1 | 50 | 34% |
| Grade 2 | 49 | 33% |
Student demographics
55%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Sturgis Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Wenzel School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenzel School this school | 148 | 85.8% | N/A |
| Pullman Elementary School PULLMAN | 165 | 87.9% | N/A |
| Prairie Elementary School ADRIAN | 187 | 78.6% | N/A |
| Congress School STURGIS | 162 | 70.4% | N/A |
| Lawrence Elementary School LAWRENCE | 214 | 77.6% | N/A |
| Coloma Intermediate School COLOMA | 175 | 78.9% | 23.3% |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Wenzel School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In St. Joseph County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 148 | #1,517 of 1,630 | #15 of 17 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 85.8% | #260 of 1,563 | #1 of 16 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
148
+7 (+5%) vs 2020
-14% since 1990-91, when it was 173
Student : Teacher
18.3:1
was 17.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 148 | 8.1 | 18.3:1 | 86% (127) |
| 2023-24 | 147 | 7.6 | 19.3:1 | 83% (122) |
| 2022-23 | 150 | 8.2 | 18.3:1 | 77% (116) |
| 2020-21 | 141 | 8 | 17.6:1 | 81% (114) |
| 2017-18 | 168 | 9.2 | 18.2:1 | 75% (126) |
| 2015-16 | 139 | 9 | 15.4:1 | 76% (105) |
| 2010-11 | 146 | 8 | 18.3:1 | 86% (126) |
| 2000-01 | 138 | 8 | 17.3:1 | 53% (73) |
| 1990-91 | 173 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Wenzel School.
Since 2017-18: students down 12% (168 to 148); teachers down 12% (9.2 to 8.1).
About Wenzel School
Wenzel School is a public elementary school in STURGIS, Michigan. Students in kindergarten through 2 attend the school, which enrolls 148 students. The average among elementary schools in Michigan is roughly 369 students; this school is 60% smaller than that.
Within Sturgis Public Schools, Wenzel School is one of 6 schools. The district enrolls 2,760 students.
At 55%, White students outnumber all other groups at Wenzel School combined. The school is also 37% Hispanic and 7% multiracial. The White share of the county population is higher, at 85%. Wenzel School has a diversity index of 55%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The ratio of students to teachers is 18.3:1, with 8.1 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. The 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan is lower than this school's figure. Lunch subsidy eligibility at Wenzel School is 86%. The average for public schools in St. Joseph County is 55%.
In the county around the school, St. Joseph County, median household income is about $66,425, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 17% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 8%. A total of 32 public schools operate in St. Joseph County, serving about 9,517 students.
Congress School is the closest public school, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line. There are 6 more public schools inside five miles.
Locale: Town: Distant. In NCES terms, the school is in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Wenzel School had 141 students in 2020-21 and 148 in 2024-25, a 5% gain.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Wenzel School covering things like enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
St. Joseph County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
60,969
Census ACS
Median income
$66,425
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
32
9,517 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Sturgis Public Schools
- Sturgis High SchoolHigh · 882 students
- Eastwood SchoolElementary · 642 students
- Sturgis Middle SchoolMiddle · 634 students
- Wall SchoolElementary · 292 students
- Congress SchoolElementary · 162 students
Other schools in STURGIS
- Sturgis High SchoolHigh · 882 students
- Eastwood SchoolElementary · 642 students
- Sturgis Middle SchoolMiddle · 634 students
- Wall SchoolElementary · 292 students
- Nottawa Community SchoolElementary · 189 students
- Congress SchoolElementary · 162 students
Nearby schools
- Congress School0.8 mi · 162
- Eastwood School1.4 mi · 642
- Sturgis High School1.4 mi · 882
- Wall School1.4 mi · 292
- Sturgis Middle School1.8 mi · 634
- Lima - Brighton Elementary4.8 mi · 20
Frequently asked questions
About Wenzel SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Wenzel School?
Wenzel School enrolls approximately 148 students in grades KG-02.
What age range does Wenzel School serve?
Wenzel School serves students from grade KG through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at Wenzel School?
Approximately 18.3:1 students per teacher at Wenzel School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Wenzel School?
At Wenzel School, the student body is approximately 55% White, 37% Hispanic, 7% Two or more.
Is Wenzel School public or private?
Wenzel School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Sturgis Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.