STERLING COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Sterling Community School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sterling School District school district, located in Sterling, CT with about 380 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Sterling Community School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sterling Community School, located in Sterling, Connecticut, serves as the primary educational institution for the local town, typically catering to students from preschool through eighth grade. As a community-centered school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes the social and emotional development of its student body. The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Sterling, acting as a central hub for educational resources and community activities.

Academically, the school follows a curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to regional high schools, with a strong emphasis on core subjects and fundamental skill-building. Beyond the standard classroom instruction, Sterling Community School offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs meant to engage students outside of traditional coursework. Through its mission, the school strives to cultivate a sense of civic responsibility and lifelong learning, ensuring that students remain connected to their peers and the broader Sterling community throughout their formative years.

For more information, contact Sterling Community School at (860) 564-2728 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.