Serving 469 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sternberger Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sternberger Elementary serves the west part of Greensboro, NC, encompassing an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the edge of the attendance area.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sternberger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sternberger Elementary School's student population of 469 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
469 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sternberger Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sternberger Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#167 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)75-79%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sternberger Elementary School's ranking?
Sternberger Elementary School is ranked #167 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Sternberger Elementary School?
469 students attend Sternberger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Sternberger Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sternberger Elementary School?
Sternberger Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sternberger Elementary School offer ?
Sternberger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sternberger Elementary School part of?
Sternberger Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Sternberger Elementary School located?
Sternberger Elementary School is located in the Starmount Forest neighborhood of Greensboro, NC.
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