Very Good
#472 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 37% in state
Sterlington Elementary School
Elementary School · Ouachita Parish · Sterlington, LA
An Ouachita Parish elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
9040 Highway 165 North, Sterlington, LA 71280
- Math 51% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sterlington Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 56% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sterlington Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,661/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,768
Median home value
$260,000
Median rent
$1,043/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71280; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 654 | Compare → |
| Boley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 290 | Compare → |
| Claiborne SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 749 | Compare → |
| Drew Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 545 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ouachita Parish
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #10 of 36
- District spending per student
- $13,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sterlington Elementary School is listed in Ouachita Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sterlington Elementary School
Sterlington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sterlington, LA, part of Ouachita Parish, serving approximately 799 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #472 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sterlington Elementary School
What grades does Sterlington Elementary School serve?
Sterlington Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sterlington Elementary School?
Sterlington Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 799 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sterlington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sterlington Elementary School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sterlington Elementary School rank in LA?
Sterlington Elementary School ranks #472 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Sterlington Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sterlington Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sterlington Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sterlington Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sterlington Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sterlington Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sterlington Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sterlington Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sterlington Elementary School?
44.7% of students at Sterlington Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 799
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Ouachita Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.1%
- Phone
- (318) 432-2050
- Area population (ZIP 71280)
- 4,999
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71280; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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