Sterling School

99 John McCarroll Way
Greenville, SC 29607

749 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Sterling School, located in Greenville, South Carolina, is a distinguished public school known for its commitment to academic excellence and its status as a magnet institution. It is home to the Charles Townes Center for academically gifted students, which draws high-achieving learners from across the Greenville County School District. The school’s curriculum is rigorous and inquiry-based, designed to challenge students through advanced coursework, critical thinking exercises, and specialized programs that cater to gifted and talented youth.

Beyond its academic reputation, Sterling School fosters a supportive and diverse community that emphasizes holistic development. The school prides itself on maintaining a collaborative environment where teachers, students, and families work together to promote intellectual curiosity and personal growth. By integrating a challenging academic atmosphere with a strong focus on community engagement, Sterling School prepares its students for success in higher education and encourages them to become lifelong learners and active, responsible citizens.

749

Total Students

50.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sterling School
Demographic	Student Count
White	398
Hispanic	48
Black	166
Asian	89
Two or More	46
American Indian	2

White
398 (53.1%)
Black
166 (22.2%)
Asian
89 (11.9%)
Hispanic
48 (6.4%)
Two or More
46 (6.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Greenville 01
Phone:	(864)355-4480
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	749
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 29

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 118

Grade 6 90

Grade 7 68

Grade 8 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sterling School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	39
Grade 3	113
Grade 4	126
Grade 5	118
Grade 6	90
Grade 7	68
Grade 8	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sterling School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	328	43.8%
Male	421	56.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)