- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warrensburg, MO
Sterling Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Sterling Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 293102001729
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sterling Elem. earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Warrensburg · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sterling Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sterling Elem. ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Warrensburg, MO.
School address
District: Warrensburg R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 293102001729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Sterling Elem. held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 293102001729 · Warrensburg, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 13.8:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Warrensburg High (1,027 students)
Sterling Elem. held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.7 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Sterling Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warrensburg Hi
Warrensburg High
1,027 students
- Warrensburg Mi
Warrensburg Middle
779 students
- Ridge View Ele
Ridge View Elem.
484 students
- Maple Grove El
Maple Grove Elementary
462 students
- Martin Warren 407
Martin Warren Elem.
407 students
- This school 399
Sterling Elem.
399 students
What this shows Sterling Elem. reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sterling Elem. compares
Sterling Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 49% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 67% in Missouri - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
Two or More 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
African American 4.3%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Sterling Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Warrensburg R-Vi reports $12,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sterling Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrensburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warrensburg Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge View Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Grove Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Warren Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sterling Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sterling Elem.
How many students attend Sterling Elem.?
Sterling Elem. has 399 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warrensburg, MO. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sterling Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Sterling Elem. is 13.8:1, which is 8% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sterling Elem.?
23.4% of students at Sterling Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sterling Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Sterling Elem. is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Warrensburg, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sterling Elem.?
Sterling Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sterling Elem. rank among public schools in Warrensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Sterling Elem. ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Warrensburg, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Warrensburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Warrensburg R-Vi?
Besides Sterling Elem., Warrensburg R-Vi also operates Warrensburg High (1,027 students), Warrensburg Middle (779 students), and Ridge View Elem. (484 students). See the Warrensburg R-Vi district page for the complete list.