Serving 19 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sterling Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in ND)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sterling Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sterling Elementary School's student population of 19 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sterling Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
100%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
58%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% ND state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% ND state average).
How many students attend Sterling Elementary School?
19 students attend Sterling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Sterling Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sterling Elementary School?
Sterling Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sterling Elementary School offer ?
Sterling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sterling Elementary School part of?
Sterling Elementary School is part of Sterling 35 School District.
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