Serving 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sterling Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sterling Elementary School's student population of 218 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sterling Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sterling Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#501 out of 1680 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
72%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
16%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sterling Elementary School's ranking?
Sterling Elementary School is ranked #501 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Sterling Elementary School?
218 students attend Sterling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Sterling Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sterling Elementary School?
Sterling Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
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 School District.
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