Sterling Community School vs Urbin T. Kelley School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 89 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sterling Community School
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
301 students
Urbin T. Kelley School
Southington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students
| Measure | Sterling Community School Sterling, Connecticut | Urbin T. Kelley School Southington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #406 of 596 | #51 of 596 |
| National rank | #25064 of 50,301 | #551 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 301 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 77% |
| city | Sterling | Southington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Urbin T. Kelley School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.2 vs 50.2).
- •Urbin T. Kelley School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 27%).
- •Urbin T. Kelley School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •Urbin T. Kelley School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 44.2%).
- •Sterling Community School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.0).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sterling Community School better than Urbin T. Kelley School?
On the Success Index (US), Urbin T. Kelley School ranks higher (91.2 vs 50.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Sterling Community School and Urbin T. Kelley School?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Sterling and Southington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sterling Community School: 301. Urbin T. Kelley School: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sterling Community School and Urbin T. Kelley School rank in Connecticut?
Sterling Community School is 406th of 596 and Urbin T. Kelley School is 51st of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).