Sturgis-Coldwater News

There were 10,230 students enrolled in St. Joseph County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, 0.6% more than the previous year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

The county's data showed that 10th grade had the biggest classes with 841 students during the 2023-24 school year, while pre-kindergarten saw the smallest enrollment that year with just 337 students.

Countywide, Sturgis Public Schools welcomed the most students during the 2023-24 school year.

The main offices of all districts mentioned in the article are located in cities associated with St. Joseph County.

Overall student enrollment in Michigan remains below pre-pandemic levels, with white students experiencing the largest decline at 6.5%.

Academic performance has also suffered, with the state's average NAEP score dropping by 6.5 points and ethnic achievement gaps have widened. Black and Hispanic students' average math proficiency dropped by 7% in 2022, to 13.5% and 28.2%, respectively.

District	Total enrollment in 2022-23	Total enrollment in 2023-24	% Change from Previous Year
Sturgis Public Schools	2,967	2,863	-3.5
Three Rivers Community Schools	2,324	2,275	-2.1
Constantine Public School District	1,310	1,301	-0.7
Centreville Public Schools	852	893	4.8
White Pigeon Community Schools	733	751	2.5
Colon Community School District	533	553	3.8
Burr Oak Community School District	411	538	30.9
Mendon Community School District	455	458	0.7
St. Joseph County ISD	409	406	-0.7
Nottawa Community School	171	192	12.3