STERLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elementary No virtual instruction STERLING, NE Grades PK–06 Rural: Distant N SchoolScore™ C (65.8)
  • 143 Students
  • 11.4 Teachers (FTE)
  • 12.5:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–06 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (402)866-4761 Phone
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STERLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
STERLING, NE 68443
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ C (65.8)
143
Students
11.4
Teachers
12.5:1
Student:Teacher
(402)866-4761
Phone

STERLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school administered by the STERLING PUBLIC SCHOOLS district in STERLING, NEBRASKA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 143 students enrolled; a 12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant 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 Nebraska Elementary School Average
Enrollment
143.0
State avg: 297.0
▼ 52% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.54:1
State avg: 13.1:1
▼ 5% better
Free Lunch %
41.3%
State avg: 26.6%
▲ 55% worse
School Details
School Name
STERLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NCESSCH ID
317719001633
State School ID
NE-490033000-490033002
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Not applic
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
250 MAIN ST
City
STERLING
State
Nebraska
ZIP Code
68443
County
Johnson County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
3103
State Leg. Upper
31001
State Leg. Lower
N
Latitude
40.46014
Longitude
-96.37565
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
143
Total Students
👩‍🏫
11.4
Teachers FTE
📐
12.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
11.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)11.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 59 41.3%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
STERLING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LEAID
3177190
State LEA ID
NE-490033000
Phone
(402)866-4761
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
STERLING
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$4,332K
Federal Revenue
$331K
State Revenue
$493K
Local Revenue
$3,508K
Total Expenditure
$3,825K
Instruction Exp.
$2,240K
Support Services
$1,193K
Other Current Exp.
$145K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of STERLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1
STERLING HIGH SCHOOL
STERLING · High
0 mi
2
FREEMAN HIGH SCHOOL
ADAMS · High
7.2 mi
3
FREEMAN ELEMENTARY-ADAMS
ADAMS · Elementary
7.2 mi
4
JOHNSON CO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
TECUMSEH · High
11.5 mi
5
JOHNSON CO CENTRAL EL-TECUMSEH
TECUMSEH · Elementary
11.5 mi
6
JOHNSON CO CENTRAL MIDDLE SCH
COOK · Middle
11.8 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about STERLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend STERLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
143 students are enrolled at STERLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does STERLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
STERLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 11.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1.
What grades does STERLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
STERLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades PK through 06.
Is STERLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL a charter school?
STERLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is not a charter school.
What metro area is STERLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located in?
STERLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does STERLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL belong to?
STERLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of the STERLING PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district.
How much does STERLING PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
The STERLING PUBLIC SCHOOLS district spends approximately $26,748,252 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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