Serving 124 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sterling Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sterling Elementary School's student population of 124 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Falcons Learn to Soar
School Mascot
Falcon
School Rankings
Sterling Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sterling Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#331 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
7%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
71%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
16%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcon
- Sterling Elementary is proud to have been recognized multiple times by the State Department of Education for outstanding increased and sustained student performance through the State of Alaska's Performance Incentive Program. Students at Sterling Elementary are served through a variety of academic remediation and enrichment programs designed to target the individual needs of each student and to complement the instruction that occurs in our multi-grade classrooms.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sterling Elementary School's ranking?
Sterling Elementary School is ranked #331 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Sterling Elementary School?
124 students attend Sterling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sterling Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
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 Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sterling Elementary School offer ?
Sterling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sterling Elementary School part of?
Sterling Elementary School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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