Sterling Elementary

9601 China Grove Church Rd
Pineville, NC 28134

www.cmsk12.org/sterlingES

786 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sterling Elementary School, located in Pineville, North Carolina, is a public institution serving students within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Situated on China Grove Church Road, the school functions as a community-focused learning environment dedicated to providing a comprehensive elementary education. It adheres to the curriculum standards set by the CMS district, aiming to build strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies while fostering the social and emotional development of its student body.

As part of the larger CMS system, Sterling Elementary benefits from the resources and administrative support of one of the state's largest school districts. The school prioritizes creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages academic growth and community engagement. Parents and guardians interested in specific information regarding academic programs, school calendar events, or registration procedures can access the latest updates and resources through the official school website provided by the district.

786

Total Students

44.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sterling Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	577
Black	161
Asian	3
Two or More	17

Hispanic
577 (73.4%)
Black
161 (20.5%)
White
28 (3.6%)
Two or More
17 (2.2%)
Asian
3 (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:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-3636
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/sterlingES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	786
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	783
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 84

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 119

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sterling Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	84
Kindergarten	109
Grade 1	117
Grade 2	121
Grade 3	121
Grade 4	115
Grade 5	119

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sterling Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	386	49.1%
Male	400	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)