Sterling Elementary

www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/

150 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Sterling Elementary is a public school located in the small, scenic community of Sterling, Alaska, and serves as a key educational institution within the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District (KPBSD). Situated along the Sterling Highway, the school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the area, emphasizing core academic instruction while fostering a close-knit community atmosphere typical of rural Alaskan schools.

As part of the larger district network, Sterling Elementary benefits from the resources and curriculum standards of the KPBSD while maintaining a distinct identity rooted in its local surroundings. The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future academic success by balancing traditional classroom education with the unique cultural and environmental context of the Kenai Peninsula. For more detailed information regarding school programs, calendars, and district policies, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/.

150

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sterling Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	6
Two or More	24
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
106 (70.7 %)
Two or More
24 (16.0 %)
American Indian
13 (8.7 %)
Hispanic
6 (4.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.7 %)

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:	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Phone:	(907)262-4944
Website:	http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	150
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 11

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 21