Sterling Grade School
#98 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#11622 of 50,301 nationally
About Sterling Grade School
Sterling Grade School is a public elementary located in Sterling, in the Sterling school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 268 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 98th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is math proficiency (73th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (65th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 268.
There are 2 schools in Sterling; Sterling Grade School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sterling Grade School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sterling Grade School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sterling Junior High/Senior High
Sterling · Public high · Grades 7–12
232 students · 907 m away
Nickerson High
Nickerson · Public high · Grades 9–12
255 students · 12 km away
Nickerson Elem
Nickerson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
183 students · 13 km away
Lyons Middle School
Lyons · Public middle · Grades 6–8
173 students · 14 km away
Lyons High School
Lyons · Public high · Grades 9–12
221 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Lincoln Central Elem
Cherryvale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
268 students
Jackson Heights Elementary School
Holton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
268 students
Banneker Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
268 students
Bluestem Elementary School
Leon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
267 students
Roosevelt Elem
McPherson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
269 students
Skelly Elementary School
El Dorado · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
266 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sterling Grade School a good school?
Sterling Grade School has a Success Index (US) of 69.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #98 of 686 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sterling Grade School rank in Kansas?
Sterling Grade School ranks #98 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #11622 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sterling Grade School?
Sterling Grade School had 268 students in 2025.
Is Sterling Grade School a elementary school or a high school?
Sterling Grade School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sterling Grade School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Sterling Grade School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.