- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greensboro, NC
Sternberger Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sternberger Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370192000799
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sternberger Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #7 of 21
- elementary schools in Greensboro · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sternberger Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sternberger Elementary ranks #7 of 21 elementary schools in Greensboro, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192000799 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Sternberger Elementary held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 370192000799 · Greensboro, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 16.2:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
Sternberger Elementary held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sternberger Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Guil
Northwest Guilford High
2,055 students
- Grimsley High
Grimsley High
1,967 students
- Page High
Page High
1,648 students
- Southwest Guil
Southwest Guilford High
1,547 students
- James B Dudley
James B Dudley High
1,403 students
- This school 469
Sternberger Elementary
469 students
What this shows Sternberger Elementary reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sternberger Elementary compares
Sternberger Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 82% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 65% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,897
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Sternberger Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Guilford County Schools reports $12,897 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sternberger Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Guilford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grimsley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sternberger Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,967
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Greensboro
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Greensboro Academy
Standard public school
777 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Gate City Charter
Standard public school
715 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Academy
Standard public school
696 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Guilford Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
672 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Ep Pearce Elementary
Standard public school
653 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Northern Guilford Elementary
Standard public school
622 students 15.6:1 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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sternberger Elementary
How many students attend Sternberger Elementary?
Sternberger Elementary has 469 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greensboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sternberger Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sternberger Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 3% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sternberger Elementary?
11.9% of students at Sternberger Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sternberger Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sternberger Elementary is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Greensboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sternberger Elementary?
Sternberger Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Sternberger Elementary rank among elementary schools in Greensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Sternberger Elementary ranks #7 of 21 elementary schools in Greensboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Greensboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Guilford County Schools?
Besides Sternberger Elementary, Guilford County Schools also operates Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students), Grimsley High (1,967 students), and Page High (1,648 students). See the Guilford County Schools district page for the complete list.