- Enrollment
- 1,951
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brunswick, GA
Sterling Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sterling Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130240003372
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sterling Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Brunswick · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sterling Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sterling Elementary School ranks #8 of 9 schools in Brunswick, GA.
School address
District: Glynn County · Georgia
NCES ID 130240003372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Sterling Elementary School held near 730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.5 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 130240003372 · Brunswick, GA Other · MID · TRAD
767 enr · 13.7:1 · 64.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Brunswick High School (1,951 students)
Sterling Elementary School held near 730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.5 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sterling Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brunswick High
Brunswick High School
1,951 students
- Glynn Academy
Glynn Academy
1,911 students
- Jane Macon Mid
Jane Macon Middle
801 students
- This school 767
Sterling Elementary School
767 students
- Satilla Marsh 752
Satilla Marsh Elementary School
752 students
- Needwood Middl 736
Needwood Middle School
736 students
What this shows Sterling Elementary School reports 767 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sterling Elementary School compares
Sterling Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 7% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
767
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Georgia - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,966
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 767 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.2%
African American 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Sterling Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glynn County reports $14,966 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sterling Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glynn Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Macon Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Satilla Marsh Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Needwood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sterling Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Brunswick
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Satilla Marsh Elementary School
Standard public school
752 students 15:1 students per teacher
Altama Elementary School
Standard public school
672 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Golden Isles Elementary School
Standard public school
619 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Greer Elementary School
Standard public school
599 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Glyndale Elementary School
Standard public school
585 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Burroughs-Molette Elementary School
Standard public school
546 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~767 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sterling Elementary School
How many students attend Sterling Elementary School?
Sterling Elementary School has 767 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brunswick, GA. CCD year-over-year: 740 (2022-23) → 730 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sterling Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sterling Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sterling Elementary School?
64.7% of students at Sterling Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sterling Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sterling Elementary School is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Brunswick, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sterling Elementary School?
Sterling Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Elementary School rank among schools in Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, Sterling Elementary School ranks #8 of 9 schools in Brunswick, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brunswick on the city page.
What other schools are in Glynn County?
Besides Sterling Elementary School, Glynn County also operates Brunswick High School (1,951 students), Glynn Academy (1,911 students), and Jane Macon Middle (801 students). See the Glynn County district page for the complete list.