- Enrollment
- 1,345
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Sterling, KY
The Sterling School
Federal NCES profile for The Sterling School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210425002317
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Sterling School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Mount Sterling · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 78.7%
- free-lunch eligible
The Sterling School has class sizes larger than 95% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Sterling School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Mount Sterling, KY.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210425002317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
The Sterling School grew from 47 students in 2022-23 to 59 in 2023-24 (+25.5%).
Teacher FTE held 3.8 → 3.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 210425002317 · Mount Sterling, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
64 enr · 21.3:1 · 78.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery County High School (1,345 students)
The Sterling School grew from 47 students in 2022-23 to 59 in 2023-24 (+25.5%). Teacher FTE held 3.8 → 3.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
The Sterling School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Cou
Montgomery County High School
1,345 students
- Mcnabb Middle
Mcnabb Middle School
928 students
- Camargo Elemen
Camargo Elementary School
597 students
- Mapleton Eleme 524
Mapleton Elementary School
524 students
- Northview Elem 503
Northview Elementary
503 students
- This school 64
The Sterling School
64 students
What this shows The Sterling School reports 64 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Sterling School compares
The Sterling School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 40% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.7% | ▲ 33% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
64
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 95% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$12,347
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, The Sterling School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County reports $12,347 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Sterling School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcnabb Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camargo Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mapleton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northview Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Sterling School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Mount Sterling
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Camargo Elementary School
Standard public school
597 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Mapleton Elementary School
Standard public school
524 students 15:1 students per teacher
Northview Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Mount Sterling Elementary School
Standard public school
464 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Gateway Children's Services
Alternative education program
17 students 17:1 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 (~64 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Sterling School
How many students attend The Sterling School?
The Sterling School has 64 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Mount Sterling, KY. CCD year-over-year: 47 (2022-23) → 59 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Sterling School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Sterling School is 21.3:1, which is 40% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Sterling School?
78.7% of students at The Sterling School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Sterling School?
The largest demographic group at The Sterling School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Mount Sterling, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Sterling School?
The Sterling School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Sterling School rank among schools in Mount Sterling?
By Resource Investment Index, The Sterling School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Mount Sterling, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mount Sterling on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides The Sterling School, Montgomery County also operates Montgomery County High School (1,345 students), Mcnabb Middle School (928 students), and Camargo Elementary School (597 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.