Sterling Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sterling, Nebraska 68443 · Sterling Public Schools
#310 of 511 elementary schools in Nebraska
#19749 of 50,301 nationally
About Sterling Elementary School
Sterling Elementary School is a public elementary located in Sterling, in the Sterling Public Schools school district of Nebraska, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 143 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 57.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 310th of 511 ranked elementary schools in Nebraska. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (42th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 143.
There are 2 schools in Sterling; Sterling Elementary School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)54.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.0
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
- 143
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 44.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 54.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sterling Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sterling High School
Sterling · Public high · Grades 7–12
81 students · 0 m away
Freeman High School
Adams · Public high · Grades 7–12
220 students · 12 km away
Freeman Elementary-Adams
Adams · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
280 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Nebraska with a comparable Enrollment.
Grant Elementary School
Fremont · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
144 students
Newman Grove Elementary School
Newman Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
144 students
Anselmo-Merna Elementary-Merna
Merna · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
145 students
Dorchester Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
141 students
Mead Elementary School
Mead · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
141 students
Bloomfield Elementary School
Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
146 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sterling Elementary School a good school?
Sterling Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 57.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #310 of 511 in Nebraska. 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 Nebraska?
Sterling Elementary School ranks #310 of 511 elementary schools in Nebraska and #19749 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sterling Elementary School?
Sterling Elementary School had 143 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–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sterling Elementary School?
There are 3 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.