MO
Regular School
Elementary School
STERLING ELEM.
Compare
(660) 747-7478
Student Enrollment & Staffing Overview
NCES 2024-2025Total Students
399
Teachers (FTE)
29.4
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
FRPL Eligible
156
(39.1%)
National School Lunch Program (FRPL) Eligibility
Total Eligible: 156 of 399 (39.1%)
Free Lunch: 122 (30.6%)
Reduced-Price: 34 (8.5%)
Paid / Not Eligible: 243 (60.9%)
Multi-Year Enrollment Trends & Growth (2020-2021 – 2024-2025)
Student Diversity Distribution
Demographic composition of enrolled students across racial & ethnic backgrounds.
399
Students
| White | 296 | 74.2% | |
| Two or More Races (Multiracial) | 46 | 11.5% | |
| Hispanic / Latino | 24 | 6% | |
| Black or African American | 17 | 4.3% | |
| Asian | 11 | 2.8% | |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 1% | |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.3% |
Grade-Level Enrollment Distribution
Distribution of student body across reported grade cohorts.
399
Students
| Grade 3 | 123 | 30.8% | |
| Grade 4 | 145 | 36.3% | |
| Grade 5 | 131 | 32.8% |
Student Gender Distribution
Reported enrollment counts by gender cohort.
M
52.1%
Male Students
208
F
47.9%
Female Students
191