Sterling Elementary School serves 150 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Sterling Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sterling Elementary School's student population of 150 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sterling Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sterling Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#292 out of 443 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
8%
22%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
79%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
10%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sterling Elementary School's ranking?
Sterling Elementary School is ranked #292 out of 443 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Sterling Elementary School?
150 students attend Sterling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Sterling Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sterling Elementary School?
Sterling Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sterling Elementary School offer ?
Sterling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sterling Elementary School part of?
Sterling Elementary School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
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