Sterling Elementary School

35096 Sterling Hwy
Sterling, AK 99672
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 150 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Alaska state average of 23%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 150 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Bottom 50% in AK
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (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 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Sterling Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sterling Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
This School
State Level (AK)
#305 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sterling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sterling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
9%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sterling Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
70%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
3%
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Two or more races
16%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sterling Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Sterling Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sterling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sterling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 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 #305 out of 459 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 23% 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?
150 students attend Sterling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sterling Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sterling Elementary School?
Sterling Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, 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 (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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 150 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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