Wall School

www.sturgisps.org/wa

339 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Wall School is a primary educational institution located in Sturgis, Michigan, serving as part of the Sturgis Public Schools district. Situated on East Lafayette Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of its young students. It functions as a key component of the local community’s educational framework, emphasizing foundational academic skills and the social-emotional growth necessary for long-term student success.

As a member of the Sturgis Public Schools system, Wall School benefits from the district’s broader resources and commitment to instructional excellence. The school focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their curriculum actively. By aligning its programs with district-wide standards, Wall School aims to prepare its students for their transition to higher grade levels while maintaining a strong connection to the families and community members of the Sturgis area.

339

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wall School
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	117
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	9

White
204 (60.2 %)
Hispanic
117 (34.5 %)
Two or More
9 (2.7 %)
Black
8 (2.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sturgis Public Schools
Phone:	(269)659-1570
Website:	http://www.sturgisps.org/wa
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	183
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 112