STERLING ELEM.

389 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Sterling Elementary, located at 522 E. Gay Street in Warrensburg, Missouri, is a key component of the Warrensburg R-VI School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment centered on academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As a public elementary institution, it focuses on building a strong foundational education for children in the Warrensburg area, emphasizing the transition from early childhood learning to middle school readiness.

The school is known for its collaborative community atmosphere, where faculty and staff prioritize personalized learning to meet the diverse needs of their students. By integrating core curriculum with social-emotional learning, Sterling Elementary strives to prepare its students not only for academic success but also to become responsible, active citizens. Its location in the heart of Warrensburg allows it to maintain close ties with families and local stakeholders, ensuring a supportive and connected educational experience for all children who attend.

389

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STERLING ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	25
Black	14
Asian	5
Two or More	47
Pacific Islander	4

White
294 (75.6 %)
Two or More
47 (12.1 %)
Hispanic
25 (6.4 %)
Black
14 (3.6 %)
Asian
5 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.0 %)

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:	WARRENSBURG R-VI
Phone:	(660)747-7478
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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

Grade 3 133

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 140