Nickerson Elem vs Sterling Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nickerson Elem
Nickerson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
183 students
Sterling Grade School
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
268 students
| Measure | Nickerson Elem Nickerson, Kansas | Sterling Grade School Sterling, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #334 of 686 | #98 of 686 |
| National rank | #26913 of 50,301 | #11622 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 183 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 183 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59% | 41.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Nickerson | Sterling |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sterling Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 47.4).
- •Sterling Grade School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Sterling Grade School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Sterling Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.8% vs 59%).
- •Nickerson Elem does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.8).
- •Sterling Grade School is the larger school with 268 students compared with 183.
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 Nickerson Elem better than Sterling Grade School?
On the Success Index (US), Sterling Grade School ranks higher (69.6 vs 47.4 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 Nickerson Elem and Sterling Grade School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Nickerson and Sterling in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nickerson Elem: 183. Sterling Grade School: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nickerson Elem and Sterling Grade School rank in Kansas?
Nickerson Elem is 334th of 686 and Sterling Grade School is 98th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).