Sterling Grade School serves 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Sterling Grade School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sterling Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sterling Grade School's student population of 271 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sterling Grade School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sterling Grade School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#91 out of 1264 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Black
3%
6%
White
92%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sterling Grade School's ranking?
Sterling Grade School is ranked #91 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Sterling Grade School often compared to?
Sterling Grade Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lyons Central Elementary School, Central State Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Sterling Grade School?
271 students attend Sterling Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sterling Grade School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sterling Grade School?
Sterling Grade School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sterling Grade School offer ?
Sterling Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sterling Grade School part of?
Sterling Grade School is part of Sterling School District.
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