C+
Average
61/100

Sterling Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
Not rated on results. This school did not report state test or graduation results, so this is a small rating based only on class size, funding and school type. It is not a good comparison with schools rated on student results.
📍 338 W STATE ST, Sterling, MI 48659
Sterling Elementary School, Sterling, MI — Repit school rating C+ (61/100)
Sterling Elementary School, Sterling, MI — Repit school rating C+ (61/100)
61
Repit Score
out of 100
174
Students
enrolled
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
🏫 Resources only—75/100No test or graduation results were reported. The rating is limited and capped, and is not a fair comparison with schools rated on results.

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

School Information

Address 338 W STATE ST
City Sterling
ZIP Code 48659
District 2632940
NCES School ID 263294006847
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48659

Understanding the community around Sterling Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,279
Per Capita Income $24,651
Poverty Rate 8.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.7%
High School or Higher 89.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $110,700
Median Rent $834
Owner-Occupied 86.8%
Renter-Occupied 13.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sterling Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.0%
Female 54.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 96.6%
Hispanic/Latino 1.7%
Two or More Races 1.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 174
Teachers (FTE) 11.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sterling Elementary School?
Sterling Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 61 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. No test results were reported for this school, so the score reflects class size, funding and resources only.
How many students attend Sterling Elementary School?
Sterling Elementary School has 174 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does Sterling Elementary School serve?
Sterling Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sterling Elementary School receive per student?
Sterling Elementary School receives $13,973 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sterling Elementary School in 48659 ▼
Avg Home Value
$177,882
Avg Monthly Rent
$945
1-Year Change
+14.0%
% Renters
13.2%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026