Joseph C Sterling Elementary School

Elementary Supplemental Virtual CARLETON, MI Grades PK–04 Rural: Fringe Monroe, MI SchoolScore™ C (62.2)
  • 370 Students
  • 22.1 Teachers (FTE)
  • 16.7:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–04 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (734)654-6846 Phone
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Joseph C Sterling Elementary School
CARLETON, MI 48117
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades PK–04 SchoolScore™ C (62.2)
370
Students
22.1
Teachers
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
(734)654-6846
Phone

Joseph C Sterling Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in CARLETON, MICHIGAN, operated by the Airport Community Schools school district. It serves grades PK–04.

Key statistics: 370 students enrolled; a 16.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Michigan Elementary School Average
Enrollment
370.0
State avg: 372.0
▼ 1% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.74:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▲ 6% worse
Free Lunch %
45.9%
State avg: 55.0%
▼ 17% better
School Details
School Name
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
260198003943
State School ID
MI-58020-05782
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
160 FESSNER RD
City
CARLETON
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
48117
County
Monroe County
Metro Area
Monroe, MI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
2605
State Leg. Upper
26016
State Leg. Lower
26029
Latitude
42.04181
Longitude
-83.37765
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
👥
370
Total Students
👩‍🏫
22.1
Teachers FTE
📐
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
22.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)22.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 170 45.9%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Airport Community Schools
LEAID
2601980
State LEA ID
MI-58020
Phone
(734)654-2414
Website
http://www.airportschools.com
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
CARLETON
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$46,655K
Federal Revenue
$4,981K
State Revenue
$30,867K
Local Revenue
$10,807K
Total Expenditure
$43,264K
Instruction Exp.
$23,392K
Support Services
$11,896K
Other Current Exp.
$1,617K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Joseph C Sterling Elementary School

1
Airport Senior High School
CARLETON · High
0.1 mi
2
Airport Center for Education
CARLETON · Other
0.1 mi
3
Airport Middle College
CARLETON · Not reported
0.1 mi
4
Wagar Junior High School
CARLETON · Middle
0.2 mi
5
Wagar Middle School
CARLETON · Middle
0.2 mi
6
Loren Eyler Elementary School
CARLETON · Elementary
2.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Joseph C Sterling Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Joseph C Sterling Elementary School?
370 students are enrolled at Joseph C Sterling Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Joseph C Sterling Elementary School have?
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School has 22.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1.
What grades does Joseph C Sterling Elementary School serve?
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School serves grades PK through 04.
Is Joseph C Sterling Elementary School a charter school?
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Joseph C Sterling Elementary School located in?
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School is located in the Monroe, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Joseph C Sterling Elementary School belong to?
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School is part of the Airport Community Schools school district.
How much does Airport Community Schools spend per student?
The Airport Community Schools district spends approximately $116,929,730 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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