- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Peoria, IL
Sterling Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sterling Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173123005325
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sterling Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools.
- #19 of 21
- elementary schools in Peoria · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 374
- students enrolled
Sterling Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sterling Middle School ranks #19 of 21 elementary schools in Peoria, IL.
School address
District: Peoria Sd 150 · Illinois
NCES ID 173123005325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Sterling Middle School shrank from 385 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 173123005325 · Peoria, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 17.8:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Richwoods High School (1,685 students)
Sterling Middle School shrank from 385 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Sterling Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richwoods High
Richwoods High School
1,685 students
- Peoria High Sc
Peoria High School
1,541 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
823 students
- Glen Oak Comm
Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr
794 students
- Manual High Sc
Manual High School
731 students
- This school 374
Sterling Middle School
374 students
What this shows Sterling Middle School reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sterling Middle School compares
Sterling Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 27% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Illinois - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.2%
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
$18,400
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 73.8%
Two or More 11.2%
White 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Sterling Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Peoria Sd 150 reports $18,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sterling Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richwoods High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peoria High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manual High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sterling Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,541
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Peoria
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lincoln School
Standard public school
823 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr
Standard public school
794 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
The Elise Ford Allen Academy
Standard public school
642 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr
Standard public school
542 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School
Standard public school
442 students 17:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview Elementary School
Standard public school
433 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sterling Middle School
How many students attend Sterling Middle School?
Sterling Middle School has 374 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Peoria, IL. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sterling Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sterling Middle School is 17.8:1, which is 27% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sterling Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sterling Middle School is African American at 73.8% of enrollment, in Peoria, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sterling Middle School?
Sterling Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Peoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Sterling Middle School ranks #19 of 21 elementary schools in Peoria, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Peoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Peoria Sd 150?
Besides Sterling Middle School, Peoria Sd 150 also operates Richwoods High School (1,685 students), Peoria High School (1,541 students), and Lincoln School (823 students). See the Peoria Sd 150 district page for the complete list.