Sterling Elementary School

Standish-Sterling Community Schools
338 W STATE ST
STERLING, MI 48659
168 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Sterling Elementary School, located in Sterling, Michigan, serves as a primary educational institution within the Standish-Sterling Community School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, emphasizing foundational academic skills and personal development. By integrating core curriculum standards with a focus on student well-being, the school strives to prepare children for academic success as they transition through their early educational years.

The school’s digital presence reflects its commitment to community communication, providing resources for families, staff, and students to stay connected. As part of the broader Standish-Sterling district, the elementary school works to uphold a sense of local identity while ensuring students have access to necessary educational tools and support services. Its location in the heart of Sterling makes it a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a collaborative approach to education that involves both teachers and parents in the student’s growth.
168
Total Students
11.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    153 (91.1%)
  • Two or More
    8 (4.8%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (3.0%)
  • Black
    2 (1.2%)
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: Standish-Sterling Community Schools
Phone: (989)654-2367
Website: http://www.standish-sterling.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 86
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
Kindergarten 168
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
StandishSterling Central Elementary School
Standish-Sterling Community Schools
654 Students
3789 WYATT RD
STANDISH, MI 48658 (3.6 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th