STERLING ELEM.

399 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Sterling Elementary, located at 522 E. Gay Street in Warrensburg, Missouri, is a key component of the Warrensburg R-VI School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment centered on academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As a public elementary institution, it focuses on building a strong foundational education for children in the Warrensburg area, emphasizing the transition from early childhood learning to middle school readiness.

The school is known for its collaborative community atmosphere, where faculty and staff prioritize personalized learning to meet the diverse needs of their students. By integrating core curriculum with social-emotional learning, Sterling Elementary strives to prepare its students not only for academic success but also to become responsible, active citizens. Its location in the heart of Warrensburg allows it to maintain close ties with families and local stakeholders, ensuring a supportive and connected educational experience for all children who attend.

399

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STERLING ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	24
Black	17
Asian	11
Two or More	46
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
296 (74.2%)
Two or More
46 (11.5%)
Hispanic
24 (6.0%)
Black
17 (4.3%)
Asian
11 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	WARRENSBURG R-VI
Phone:	(660)747-7478
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 145

Grade 5 131