Sterling Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sterling, Michigan 48659 · Standish-Sterling Community Schools
#741 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#26196 of 50,301 nationally
About Sterling Elementary School
Sterling Elementary School is a public elementary located in Sterling, in the Standish-Sterling Community Schools school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 168 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 48.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 741st of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (47th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 168.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)60.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.3
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 Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Sterling Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sterling Elementary School a good school?
Sterling Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 48.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #741 of 1,581 in Michigan. 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 Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Sterling Elementary School ranks #741 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #26196 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sterling Elementary School?
Sterling Elementary School had 168 students in 2025.
Is Sterling Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Sterling Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sterling Elementary School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Sterling Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.