STERLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

STERLING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
250 MAIN ST
STERLING, NE 68443
143 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Sterling Elementary School, located at 250 Main Street in Sterling, Nebraska, serves as a central pillar of the local community. As a small-town educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and close-knit environment where students can thrive academically and socially. By focusing on foundational learning, the school aims to prepare its young students for their future academic endeavors while maintaining the personal touch often found in smaller, rural school districts.

The school operates as part of the Sterling Public Schools system, emphasizing a commitment to student growth, character development, and community engagement. By utilizing its location in Sterling, the school often benefits from strong parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes the well-being and success of every child. Through its faculty and staff, the school strives to create an inclusive space that honors the values of the surrounding community while equipping students with the essential tools for lifelong learning.
143
Total Students
11.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    133 (93.0%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (5.6%)
  • Black
    1 (0.7%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.7%)
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 PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)866-4761
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 143
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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 31
Kindergarten 18
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 18
Grade 4 18
Grade 5 15
Grade 6 17
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
FREEMAN ELEMENTARY-ADAMS
FREEMAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 280 Students
415 EIGHTH ST
ADAMS, NE 68301 (7.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th