Enrollment
213
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 402859001498
Sterling Es — Sterling, OK
Federal NCES profile for Sterling Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 65
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 16.4:1 Oklahoma avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sterling Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Sterling Es reports 213 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% below the Oklahoma state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 495 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Sterling spends $14,961 per pupil district-wide, above the Oklahoma average of $14,176 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.3% from local sources (property taxes), 47.1% from the state, and 12.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sterling Es compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oklahoma state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 36% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
— 17% below state mean
Top 21% in Oklahoma — lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$14,961
per pupil, district-wide
— above Oklahoma avg of $14,176
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Per 495 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 213 Top 36% in Oklahoma — larger than 64% of 1,778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 13.6:1 -17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 402859001498
Student demographics
White 68.5%
Two or More 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.4
Students per counselor 495:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.1%
In-school suspensions 13
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sterling, which includes Sterling Es.
$14,961
Per student
+6%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $14,176
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 47.1%
Federal 12.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Sterling Es
How many students attend Sterling Es?
Sterling Es has 213 students enrolled. It is a other school in Sterling, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sterling Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Sterling Es is 13.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.4:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sterling Es?
The largest demographic group at Sterling Es is White at 68.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Sterling, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sterling Es?
Sterling Es has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.