- Enrollment
- 2,314
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tooele, UT
Sterling School
Federal NCES profile for Sterling School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490105001497
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sterling School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Utah schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Tooele · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- small classes for Utah
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sterling School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sterling School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Tooele, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Sterling School held near 847 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 490105001497 · Tooele, UT Other · MID · TRAD
772 enr · 18.8:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Stansbury High (2,314 students)
Sterling School held near 847 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Sterling School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stansbury High
Stansbury High
2,314 students
- Tooele High
Tooele High
1,900 students
- Grantsville Hi
Grantsville High
1,094 students
- Clarke N. John 840
Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High
840 students
- This school 772
Sterling School
772 students
- Tooele Jr High 769
Tooele Jr High
769 students
What this shows Sterling School reports 772 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sterling School compares
Sterling School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▲ 13% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 772 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
772
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Utah - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.7%
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
$8,733
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $10,678
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 772 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Sterling School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Tooele District reports $8,733 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sterling School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stansbury High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tooele High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grantsville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tooele Jr High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sterling School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Tooele
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~772 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sterling School
How many students attend Sterling School?
Sterling School has 772 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tooele, UT. CCD year-over-year: 829 (2022-23) → 847 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sterling School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sterling School is 18.8:1, which is 12% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 20% higher 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 School?
31.6% of students at Sterling School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sterling School?
The largest demographic group at Sterling School is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Tooele, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sterling School?
Sterling School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 School rank among schools in Tooele?
By Resource Investment Index, Sterling School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Tooele, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tooele on the city page.
What other schools are in Tooele District?
Besides Sterling School, Tooele District also operates Stansbury High (2,314 students), Tooele High (1,900 students), and Grantsville High (1,094 students). See the Tooele District district page for the complete list.