Sterling Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 338 W State St
       Sterling, MI  48659-9581


(989) 654-2367

District: Standish-Sterling Community Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,128 Help


Students who attend Sterling Elementary School usually attend:

High:    StandishSterling Central JrSr High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  175

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.0%
Hispanic:
1.7%
Two or more races:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.9% Help


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Compare Details Sterling Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96%), Hispanic (1.7%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sterling Elementary School is 14.7. (See more...)
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Compare Sterling Elementary School employs 11.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sterling Elementary School is $13,128.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sterling Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Standish-Sterling Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Standish-Sterling Community Schools 164th of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sterling Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 80.52 165th 1545 89.3%
2007 65.94 561st 1565 64.2%
2008 72.63 406th 1577 74.3%
2009 76.09 320th 1589 79.9%
2010 68.96 564th 1552 63.7%
2011 69.85 481st 1552 69.0%
2012 62.10 580th 1566 63.0%
2013 50.30 834th 1563 46.6%
2014 58.56 664th 1533 56.7%
2015 72.52 402nd 1580 74.6%
2016 73.11 361st 1548 76.7%
2017 65.00 422nd 1466 71.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Sterling Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 420 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1989 447 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1990 444 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1991 459 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1992 451 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1993 439 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1994 435 2 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 444
1995 429 0 2 4 3 n/a n/a 0 438
1996 429 0 2 4 3 n/a n/a 0 438
1997 435 0 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 440
1998 410 0 2 1 11 n/a n/a 0 424
1999 404 0 2 3 10 n/a n/a 0 419
2000 408 0 2 4 9 n/a n/a 0 423
2001 379 0 2 5 6 n/a n/a 0 392
2002 273 0 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 279
2003 273 0 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 279
2004 258 1 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 265
2005 253 2 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 259
2006 249 2 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 256
2007 279 2 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 285
2008 253 2 n/a 3 1 n/a n/a 0 259
2009 248 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 253
2010 267 1 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 273
2011 296 0 1 10 0 0 7 0 314
2012 298 0 1 5 0 0 5 0 309
2013 299 1 0 2 4 1 2 0 309
2014 295 2 0 3 0 0 4 0 304
2015 304 1 0 2 1 0 4 0 312
2016 296 0 0 6 1 0 4 0 307
2017 277 0 0 5 1 0 4 0 287
2018 129 5 0 3 2 0 1 0 140
2019 160 3 0 0 1 0 2 0 166
2020 162 3 0 2 0 0 5 0 172
2021 158 2 0 5 0 0 1 0 166
2022 172 1 0 4 0 0 7 0 184
2023 168 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 175

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 422 n/a n/a n/a
1989 449 n/a n/a 30.3
1990 446 23.0 19.3 29.6
1991 464 n/a n/a n/a
1992 455 n/a n/a 48.8
1993 441 n/a 0.0 45.1
1994 444 18.6 23.9 34.5
1995 438 18.8 23.3 41.3
1996 438 18.8 23.3 41.3
1997 440 19.0 23.2 42
1998 424 18.0 23.6 39.6
1999 419 19.0 22.1 37.2
2000 423 19.8 21.4 49.9
2001 392 19.7 19.9 49.5
2002 279 14.0 19.9 55.2
2003 279 14.0 19.9 55.2
2004 265 14.0 18.9 56.2
2005 259 13.0 19.9 57.9
2006 256 14.4 17.8 62.1
2007 285 14.9 19.1 43.9
2008 259 13.8 18.8 55.6
2009 253 13.9 18.2 58.5
2010 273 14.0 19.5 56
2011 314 14.7 21.2 56.4
2012 309 15.8 19.5 60.8
2013 309 15.8 19.5 64.1
2014 304 15.8 19.2 56.3
2015 312 13.0 24.0 58
2016 307 15.0 20.4 60.3
2017 287 15.8 18.1 62.4
2018 140 8.6 16.1 61.4
2019 166 9.6 17.1 69.3
2020 172 9.5 18.0 63.4
2021 166 9.8 16.8 67.5
2022 184 10.8 16.9 62.5
2023 175 11.8 14.7 62.9

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 422 n/a n/a n/a
1989 449 n/a n/a 30.3
1990 446 23.0 19.3 29.6
1991 464 n/a n/a n/a
1992 455 n/a n/a 48.8
1993 441 n/a 0.0 45.1
1994 444 18.6 23.9 34.5
1995 438 18.8 23.3 41.3
1996 438 18.8 23.3 41.3
1997 440 19.0 23.2 42
1998 424 18.0 23.6 39.6
1999 419 19.0 22.1 37.2
2000 423 19.8 21.4 49.9
2001 392 19.7 19.9 49.5
2002 279 14.0 19.9 55.2
2003 279 14.0 19.9 55.2
2004 265 14.0 18.9 56.2
2005 259 13.0 19.9 57.9
2006 256 14.4 17.8 62.1
2007 285 14.9 19.1 43.9
2008 259 13.8 18.8 55.6
2009 253 13.9 18.2 58.5
2010 273 14.0 19.5 56
2011 314 14.7 21.2 56.4
2012 309 15.8 19.5 60.8
2013 309 15.8 19.5 64.1
2014 304 15.8 19.2 56.3
2015 312 13.0 24.0 58
2016 307 15.0 20.4 60.3
2017 287 15.8 18.1 62.4
2018 140 8.6 16.1 61.4
2019 166 9.6 17.1 69.3
2020 172 9.5 18.0 63.4
2021 166 9.8 16.8 67.5
2022 184 10.8 16.9 62.5
2023 175 11.8 14.7 62.9

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 Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $819 (7.6%) $9,927 (92.4%) $10,746
2020 $946 (9.1%) $9,490 (90.9%) $10,436
2021 $1,916 (16.3%) $9,838 (83.7%) $11,755
2022 $3,645 (27.8%) $9,483 (72.2%) $13,128

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sterling Elementary School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students166175
 5.4%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic03
Pacific Islander00
White160168
 5%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.3%62.9%
 6.4%


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

High : StandishSterling Central JrSr High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 175 students attended Sterling Elementary School.

Students at Sterling Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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