Sterling School

99 John McCarroll Way
Greenville, SC 29607

690 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.

690

Total Students

52.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sterling School
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	32
Black	173
Asian	74
Two or More	38
American Indian	1

White
372 (53.9 %)
Black
173 (25.1 %)
Asian
74 (10.7 %)
Two or More
38 (5.5 %)
Hispanic
32 (4.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	690
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
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 36

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 96

Grade 6 80

Grade 7 68

Grade 8 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sterling School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	30
Grade 1	36
Grade 2	38
Grade 3	118
Grade 4	124
Grade 5	96
Grade 6	80
Grade 7	68
Grade 8	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sterling School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	300	43.5%
Male	390	56.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)