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Sterling Elementary School
Elementary School · STERLING 35
PO Box 68, Sterling, ND 58572
Enrollment
21
Student-Teacher
7:1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
21
Student-Teacher
7:1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Sterling Elementary School
Elementary School in Sterling · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Sterling Elementary School
Sterling Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sterling, ND, part of STERLING 35. Sterling Elementary School serves approximately 21 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Sterling Elementary School show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 21 students, Sterling Elementary School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7:1 students to teachers, Sterling Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Sterling Elementary School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 21 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Address
- PO Box 68, Sterling, ND 58572
- Website
- sterling.k12.nd.us
- Phone
- (701) 387-4413
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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Test Scores ND EDFACTS (2018-19)
Based on 22 test records from ND state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 68, Sterling, ND 58572
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sterling Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 20.3 miles away, in nearby Bismarck). Another option is LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 19.1 miles away, in nearby Lincoln). Additionally, PRAIRIE ROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 22.6 miles away, in nearby Bismarck). For more schools in Sterling, see our Sterling schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 22.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MENOKEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Menoken | 11.3 mi | 7.1 |
| WING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Wing | 22.5 mi | 3.3 |
| WING HIGH SCHOOL Wing | 22.5 mi | — |
| HAZELTON-MOFFIT-BRADDOCK HIGH SCHOOL Hazelton | 22.7 mi | 8.8 |
| HAZELTON-MOFFIT-BRADDOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hazelton | 22.7 mi | 6.4 |
| APPLE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bismarck | 16.9 mi | 7.6 |
| MANNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bismarck | 17.9 mi | — |
| NAUGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bismarck | 18.7 mi | — |
| KIDDER COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Steele | 18.1 mi | 7.3 |
| KIDDER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Steele | 18.1 mi | 7.3 |
| LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lincoln | 19.1 mi | 7.7 |
| SILVER RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bismarck | 19.5 mi | 5.9 |
| SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bismarck | 20.3 mi | 8.1 |
| LEGACY HIGH SCHOOL Bismarck | 21.1 mi | 6.2 |
| RITA MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bismarck | 21.3 mi | 5.3 |
| Theodore Jamerson Elementary School Bismarck | 22.0 mi | 7.1 |
| ROBERT PLACE MILLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bismarck | 21.9 mi | 6.0 |
| SHILOH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bismarck | 22.1 mi | 6.2 |
| SIMLE MIDDLE SCHOOL Bismarck | 22.2 mi | 5.3 |
| PRAIRIE ROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bismarck | 22.6 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 58572 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,500
Median Home Value
$461,100
Population
322
College Educated
27.2%
Homeownership
93.3%
Poverty Rate
30.7%
Median Age
59.2
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| EDMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Edmore, ND | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sterling Elementary School
What grades does Sterling Elementary School serve?
Sterling Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Sterling Elementary School?
Sterling Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 21 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sterling Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sterling Elementary School is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Sterling Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sterling Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Sterling Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sterling Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sterling Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sterling Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sterling Elementary School?
66.7% of students at Sterling 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 21
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 66.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Burleigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.8%
- Phone
- (701) 387-4413
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