Congress School vs Wenzel School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Congress School
Sturgis · Public elementary · Grades K–2
162 students
Wenzel School
Sturgis · Public elementary · Grades K–2
148 students
| Measure | Congress School Sturgis, Michigan | Wenzel School Sturgis, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #862 of 1,581 | #1201 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #30013 of 50,301 | #40428 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 162 | 148 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.4% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Sturgis | Sturgis |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Congress School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 27.0).
- •Congress School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 85.8%).
- •Congress School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.5).
- •Congress School is the larger school with 162 students compared with 148.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Congress School better than Wenzel School?
On the Success Index (US), Congress School ranks higher (42.9 vs 27.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Congress School and Wenzel School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sturgis and Sturgis in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Congress School: 162. Wenzel School: 148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Congress School and Wenzel School rank in Michigan?
Congress School is 862nd of 1,581 and Wenzel School is 1201st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).