Sterling Elementary

Public PK, KG-6

 35096 Sterling Hwy
       Sterling, AK  99672


(907) 262-4944

District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
126th of 172 Alaska Elementary Schools


Students who attend Sterling Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Skyview Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  150

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.7%
Two or more races:
16.0%
American Indian:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46% Help


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Compare Details Sterling Elementary ranks worse than 73.3% of elementary schools in Alaska. It also ranks 14th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.7%), two or more races (16%), American Indian (8.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sterling Elementary is 11.5, which is the 2nd best among 15 elementary schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Sterling Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sterling Elementary 126th of 172 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Sterling Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Kenai Peninsula Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kenai Peninsula Borough School District 9th of 23 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sterling Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sterling Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 69.23 71st 213 66.7%
2006 55.58 122nd 218 44.0%
2007 59.41 111th 212 47.6%
2008 71.71 66th 219 69.9%
2009 74.25 58th 226 74.3%
2010 73.08 67th 229 70.7%
2011 67.97 73rd 223 67.3%
2012 65.65 85th 227 62.6%
2013 66.80 79th 223 64.6%
2014 77.75 39th 218 82.1%
2015 58.21 96th 246 61.0%
2017 26.20 148th 180 17.8%
2018 20.72 158th 186 15.1%
2019 35.97 123rd 185 33.5%
2021 27.81 132nd 173 23.7%
2022 31.08 126th 172 26.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sterling Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.69 27th 147 81.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Sterling Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.96 115th 159 27.7%
2021 17.75 122nd 141 13.5%
2022 55.77 59th 144 59.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Sterling Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.34 85th 159 46.5%
2021 34.98 94th 142 33.8%
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Rank History for White students at Sterling Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.61 108th 147 26.5%
2021 13.46 125th 127 1.6%
2022 14.86 128th 138 7.2%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, 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 Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Sterling Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 229 0 4 1 12 n/a n/a 0 246
1990 256 0 7 3 13 n/a n/a 0 279
1991 262 0 6 3 21 n/a n/a 0 292
1992 271 0 5 5 25 n/a n/a 0 306
1993 288 0 5 2 27 n/a n/a 0 322
1994 311 0 7 4 29 n/a n/a 0 351
1995 341 2 3 4 34 n/a n/a 0 384
1996 341 2 3 4 34 n/a n/a 0 384
1997 319 1 2 4 29 n/a n/a 0 355
1998 306 1 1 5 21 n/a n/a 0 334
1999 283 1 1 5 24 n/a n/a 0 314
2000 266 1 2 4 30 n/a n/a 0 303
2001 218 1 1 4 20 n/a n/a 0 244
2002 201 1 1 3 19 n/a n/a 0 225
2003 201 1 1 3 19 n/a n/a 0 225
2004 185 1 1 3 18 n/a n/a 0 208
2005 174 2 0 1 24 n/a n/a 0 201
2006 152 3 2 8 20 n/a n/a 0 185
2007 158 2 0 8 19 n/a n/a 0 187
2008 133 0 0 10 15 n/a n/a 15 173
2009 134 0 0 5 13 0 9 0 161
2010 113 0 0 7 12 0 7 0 139
2011 137 0 0 5 12 0 10 0 164
2012 143 1 0 6 8 0 9 0 167
2013 161 0 0 2 8 0 14 0 185
2014 176 1 0 6 11 0 15 0 209
2015 214 1 1 9 7 0 17 0 249
2016 207 2 1 7 11 0 11 0 239
2017 188 1 1 6 16 1 26 0 239
2018 180 1 1 10 12 1 27 0 232
2019 168 1 1 6 11 1 29 0 217
2020 147 1 1 10 10 1 26 0 196
2021 100 1 1 11 10 1 13 0 137
2022 118 0 0 4 12 0 16 0 150
2023 106 0 0 6 13 1 24 0 150

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 246 13.5 18.2 11.8
1990 279 13.0 21.4 13.6
1991 292 14.5 20.1 14
1992 306 14.5 21.1 18.3
1993 322 14.5 22.2 17.4
1994 351 14.5 24.2 16
1995 384 20.0 19.2 32.8
1996 384 20.0 19.2 32.8
1997 355 20.0 17.8 27
1998 334 18.9 17.7 32
1999 314 19.0 16.5 40.1
2000 303 17.0 17.8 39.9
2001 244 16.0 15.3 36.1
2002 225 12.0 18.8 41.8
2003 225 12.0 18.8 41.8
2004 208 11.5 18.1 44.7
2005 201 8.0 25.1 52.2
2006 185 11.0 16.8 55.1
2007 187 11.7 16.0 49.2
2008 173 11.5 15.0 55.1
2009 161 14.9 10.8 46
2010 139 13.0 10.6 51.8
2011 164 13.3 12.2 48.2
2012 167 14.2 11.6 47.9
2013 185 16.1 11.4 43.2
2014 209 17.4 11.9 41.6
2015 249 17.0 14.6 42.2
2016 239 18.0 13.2 40.6
2017 239 16.8 14.1 41.8
2018 232 16.9 13.7 49.1
2019 217 15.9 13.6 47.5
2020 196 14.0 14.0 52.6
2021 137 13.5 10.0 n/a
2022 150 12.0 12.4 n/a
2023 150 13.0 11.5 46

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 246 13.5 18.2 11.8
1990 279 13.0 21.4 13.6
1991 292 14.5 20.1 14
1992 306 14.5 21.1 18.3
1993 322 14.5 22.2 17.4
1994 351 14.5 24.2 16
1995 384 20.0 19.2 32.8
1996 384 20.0 19.2 32.8
1997 355 20.0 17.8 27
1998 334 18.9 17.7 32
1999 314 19.0 16.5 40.1
2000 303 17.0 17.8 39.9
2001 244 16.0 15.3 36.1
2002 225 12.0 18.8 41.8
2003 225 12.0 18.8 41.8
2004 208 11.5 18.1 44.7
2005 201 8.0 25.1 52.2
2006 185 11.0 16.8 55.1
2007 187 11.7 16.0 49.2
2008 173 11.5 15.0 55.1
2009 161 14.9 10.8 46
2010 139 13.0 10.6 51.8
2011 164 13.3 12.2 48.2
2012 167 14.2 11.6 47.9
2013 185 16.1 11.4 43.2
2014 209 17.4 11.9 41.6
2015 249 17.0 14.6 42.2
2016 239 18.0 13.2 40.6
2017 239 16.8 14.1 41.8
2018 232 16.9 13.7 49.1
2019 217 15.9 13.6 47.5
2020 196 14.0 14.0 52.6
2021 137 13.5 10.0 n/a
2022 150 12.0 12.4 n/a
2023 150 13.0 11.5 46

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sterling Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
Ranks 123rd of 185 Elementary schoolsRanks 126th of 172 Elementary schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sterling Elementary)6021.1
 39%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)54.227.7
 26.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alaska)43.325
 18.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sterling Elementary)21.719.1
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)47.229.9
 17.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Alaska)39.726.5
 13.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sterling Elementary)55.650
 5.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)5649.5
 6.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Alaska)45.538.1
 7.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sterling Elementary)29.650
 20.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)3929.2
 9.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alaska)35.126.1
 8.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sterling Elementary)40.419.1
 21.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)47.733.9
 13.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Alaska)39.229.5
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Sterling Elementary)31.322.1
 9.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)40.924.9
 16.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Alaska)35.722.9
 12.8%
All Grades Science (Sterling Elementary)21.727.8
 6%
   All Grades Science (Kenai Peninsula Borough School District)5542.7
 12.3%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.738.1
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students217150
 30.9%
African American10
 100%
American Indian1113
 18.2%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic66
Pacific Islander11
White168106
 36.9%
Two or More Races2924
 17.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.5%46%
 1.5%


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Students at Sterling Elementary are 71% White, 16% Two or more races, 9% American Indian, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 150 students attended Sterling Elementary.

Students who attend Sterling Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Skyview Middle School

Sterling Elementary ranks 126th of 172 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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