Sterling Elementary School

200 W Church Rd
Sterling, VA 20164
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sterling Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sterling Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

Sterling Elementary School's student population of 435 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Sterling Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sterling Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#1589 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
54%
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40-44%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
10%
7%
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Hispanic
63%
18%
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Black
7%
22%
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White
16%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sterling Elementary School's ranking?
Sterling Elementary School is ranked #1589 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Sterling Elementary School?
435 students attend Sterling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Sterling Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sterling Elementary School?
Sterling Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sterling Elementary School offer ?
Sterling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sterling Elementary School part of?
Sterling Elementary School is part of Loudoun Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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