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
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Community Size
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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
147 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
33%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
64%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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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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