Serving 767 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sterling Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 767 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sterling Elementary School serves the northwest part of Brunswick, GA, covering an attendance area of approximately 148.4 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sterling Elementary School's student population of 767 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
767 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sterling Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sterling Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1109 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Blue
School Mascot
Mustang
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sterling Elementary School's ranking?
Sterling Elementary School is ranked #1109 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sterling Elementary School often compared to?
Sterling Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Satilla Marsh Elementary School, Greer Elementary School, St. Simons Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Sterling Elementary School?
767 students attend Sterling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Sterling Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sterling Elementary School?
Sterling Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sterling Elementary School offer ?
Sterling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sterling Elementary School part of?
Sterling Elementary School is part of Glynn County School District.
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