Sterling Memorial School serves 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
487 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
31%
Black
n/a
12%
White
95%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sterling Memorial School?
487 students attend Sterling Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Sterling Memorial School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sterling Memorial School?
Sterling Memorial School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sterling Memorial School offer ?
Sterling Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sterling Memorial School part of?
Sterling Memorial School is part of Sterling School District.
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