Sterling Grade School

Summary:

Sterling Grade School is an exceptional elementary school located in Sterling, Kansas, serving 260 students in grades PK-6. As part of the highly-ranked Sterling District, which is ranked 19 out of 266 districts in the state, Sterling Grade School consistently outperforms its peers and ranks among the top elementary schools in Kansas.

The school's academic performance is truly remarkable, with 62.49% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 80% proficient or better in Mathematics, and an impressive 82.5% proficient or better in Science - all significantly higher than the state averages. Sterling Grade School also excels in supporting the achievement of diverse student subgroups, ranking 1st out of 546 Kansas elementary schools for low socioeconomic status students. This sustained excellence has earned the school a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

When compared to nearby schools in the Hutchinson Public Schools district, Sterling Grade School stands out even further. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 80% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, while nearby Faris Elementary and Graber Elementary schools had only 12.39% and 21.42% proficiency, respectively. This impressive performance, coupled with efficient resource allocation, makes Sterling Grade School a standout example of educational excellence in the state of Kansas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 218 S 5th
       Sterling, KS  67579


(620) 278-3112

District: Sterling

SchoolDigger Rank:
13th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,166 Help


Students who attend Sterling Grade School usually attend:

High:    Sterling Junior High/Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  260

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.6%
African American:
2.7%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.2% Help


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Compare Details Sterling Grade School ranks better than 98% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.6%), African American (2.7%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sterling Grade School is 13.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sterling Grade School is $9,166.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sterling Grade School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sterling Grade School 13th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Sterling Grade School in the ranking list.)

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Sterling:

SchoolDigger ranks Sterling 19th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sterling Grade School

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Rank History for all students at Sterling Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.85 150th 585 74.4%
2007 68.57 202nd 600 66.3%
2008 67.80 215th 614 65.0%
2009 67.87 206th 621 66.8%
2010 74.30 121st 630 80.8%
2011 70.07 185th 631 70.7%
2012 66.96 233rd 660 64.7%
2013 67.41 249th 668 62.7%
2015 74.00 133rd 678 80.4%
2016 83.62 82nd 656 87.5%
2017 82.98 83rd 659 87.4%
2018 84.94 66th 656 89.9%
2019 83.39 75th 667 88.8%
2021 83.05 81st 670 87.9%
2022 90.21 42nd 668 93.7%
2023 87.64 59th 660 91.1%
2024 94.42 13th 653 98.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sterling Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.42 10th 512 98.0%
2019 90.66 8th 509 98.4%
2021 92.10 8th 494 98.4%
2022 89.97 19th 512 96.3%
2023 90.77 13th 541 97.6%
2024 98.25 1st 546 99.8%
See the entire list of Best Kansas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Sterling Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.24 30th 574 94.8%
2019 77.93 93rd 591 84.3%
2021 78.51 96th 591 83.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Sterling Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.90 106th 575 81.6%
2019 83.20 69th 586 88.2%
2021 84.09 72nd 605 88.1%
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Rank History for White students at Sterling Grade School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.07 72nd 574 87.5%
2019 75.82 102nd 592 82.8%
2021 75.88 97th 587 83.5%
2022 84.24 55th 596 90.8%
2023 80.37 78th 584 86.6%
2024 91.30 18th 579 96.9%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Sterling Grade School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Sterling Grade School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 308 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1989 298 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1990 287 4 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 293
1991 311 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1992 299 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1993 307 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1994 292 2 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 298
1995 312 1 0 1 2 n/a n/a 4 320
1996 312 1 0 1 2 n/a n/a 4 320
1997 317 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 319
1998 309 4 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 314
1999 295 6 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 302
2000 280 8 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2001 274 7 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 287
2002 251 7 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 265
2003 251 7 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 265
2004 251 7 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 266
2005 253 6 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 268
2006 267 9 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 285
2007 236 6 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 249
2008 257 8 0 10 2 n/a n/a 0 277
2009 244 13 0 10 3 n/a n/a 0 270
2010 242 8 0 8 1 0 1 0 260
2011 263 9 0 8 0 0 2 0 282
2012 276 6 0 11 3 0 6 0 302
2013 247 8 1 14 2 0 7 0 279
2014 249 6 1 19 1 0 10 0 286
2015 267 5 0 13 2 0 11 0 298
2016 266 5 0 12 0 0 10 0 293
2017 259 6 0 9 0 0 7 0 281
2018 249 5 0 10 1 0 7 0 272
2019 262 3 1 10 1 0 4 0 281
2020 261 4 1 7 1 0 4 0 278
2021 241 9 2 13 1 0 4 0 270
2022 249 8 2 9 1 0 2 0 271
2023 246 7 2 0 0 0 5 0 260

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sterling Grade School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 314 19.0 16.5 0
1989 305 18.0 16.9 n/a
1990 293 17.8 16.4 0
1991 317 17.8 17.8 n/a
1992 303 17.9 16.9 44.6
1993 312 18.4 17.0 35.6
1994 298 18.4 16.2 32.6
1995 320 19.7 16.2 48.4
1996 320 19.7 16.2 48.4
1997 319 20.2 15.8 49.2
1998 314 18.6 16.9 43.6
1999 302 18.4 16.4 46
2000 290 19.8 14.6 43.4
2001 287 19.5 14.7 43.2
2002 265 19.0 13.9 41.9
2003 265 19.0 13.9 41.9
2004 266 19.8 13.4 41.7
2005 268 19.3 13.9 46.3
2006 285 20.2 14.1 48.8
2007 249 25.2 9.9 55
2008 277 20.0 13.9 49.8
2009 270 20.0 13.5 42.6
2010 260 23.0 11.3 44.2
2011 282 22.0 12.8 42.9
2012 302 26.2 11.4 46.7
2013 279 21.9 12.7 45.5
2014 286 21.9 13.0 47.2
2015 298 22.0 13.5 47
2016 293 22.0 13.3 48.1
2017 281 22.4 12.5 50.5
2018 272 22.4 12.1 47.8
2019 281 22.4 12.5 41.3
2020 278 n/a n/a 38.8
2021 270 19.2 14.0 40
2022 271 19.2 14.0 38.4
2023 260 19.2 13.5 46.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sterling Grade School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 314 19.0 16.5 0
1989 305 18.0 16.9 n/a
1990 293 17.8 16.4 0
1991 317 17.8 17.8 n/a
1992 303 17.9 16.9 44.6
1993 312 18.4 17.0 35.6
1994 298 18.4 16.2 32.6
1995 320 19.7 16.2 48.4
1996 320 19.7 16.2 48.4
1997 319 20.2 15.8 49.2
1998 314 18.6 16.9 43.6
1999 302 18.4 16.4 46
2000 290 19.8 14.6 43.4
2001 287 19.5 14.7 43.2
2002 265 19.0 13.9 41.9
2003 265 19.0 13.9 41.9
2004 266 19.8 13.4 41.7
2005 268 19.3 13.9 46.3
2006 285 20.2 14.1 48.8
2007 249 25.2 9.9 55
2008 277 20.0 13.9 49.8
2009 270 20.0 13.5 42.6
2010 260 23.0 11.3 44.2
2011 282 22.0 12.8 42.9
2012 302 26.2 11.4 46.7
2013 279 21.9 12.7 45.5
2014 286 21.9 13.0 47.2
2015 298 22.0 13.5 47
2016 293 22.0 13.3 48.1
2017 281 22.4 12.5 50.5
2018 272 22.4 12.1 47.8
2019 281 22.4 12.5 41.3
2020 278 n/a n/a 38.8
2021 270 19.2 14.0 40
2022 271 19.2 14.0 38.4
2023 260 19.2 13.5 46.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sterling Grade School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,761 (19.2%) $7,404 (80.8%) $9,166

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sterling Grade School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 75th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 59th of 660 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sterling Grade School)56.138.5
 17.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sterling)56.138.5
 17.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sterling Grade School)68.376.9
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sterling)68.376.9
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sterling Grade School)5072.7
 22.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sterling)5072.7
 22.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sterling Grade School)55.672.7
 17.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sterling)55.672.7
 17.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sterling Grade School)62.271.9
 9.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sterling)62.271.9
 9.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sterling Grade School)57.878.1
 20.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sterling)57.878.1
 20.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Sterling Grade School)53.353.1
 0.2%
   5th Grade Science (Sterling)53.353.1
 0.2%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sterling Grade School)63.950
 13.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sterling)63.950
 13.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sterling Grade School)72.280
 7.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sterling)72.280
 7.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students281260
 7.5%
African American37
 133.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic100
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White262246
 6.1%
Two or More Races45
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.3%46.2%
 4.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sterling Grade School

Students who attend Sterling Grade School usually go on to attend:

High : Sterling Junior High/Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 260 students attended Sterling Grade School.

Yes! Sterling Grade School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 13th of 653 Kansas elementary schools.

Students at Sterling Grade School are 95% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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