Sterling Grade School

www.usd376.com/schools/sterling_grade_school

268 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Sterling Grade School, located at 218 S 5th in Sterling, Kansas, serves as a foundational component of the Sterling Public Schools (USD 376) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core academic fundamentals alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its students for success as they transition to the district's middle and high school levels.

As a vital part of the small-town Sterling community, the grade school benefits from a close-knit atmosphere that encourages strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the necessary resources for individual growth, supported by the district's commitment to modern educational practices. Through its focus on community engagement and academic excellence, Sterling Grade School strives to ensure that every student feels valued and equipped with the skills required for their future educational journey.

268

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sterling Grade School
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	3
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	11

White
247 (92.2%)
Two or More
11 (4.1%)
Black
6 (2.2%)
Hispanic
3 (1.1%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sterling
Phone:	(620)278-3112
Website:	http://www.usd376.com/schools/sterling_grade_school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 28

Grade 6 43