At a glance
Reported students
800
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
419
Sterlington Elementary School: 800 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
20:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 737
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43.61
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.9:1
What the reported data says about Sterlington Elementary School
Sterlington Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Sterlington. It is one of 36 current school records connected to Ouachita Parish. NCES reports 800 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20:1, above the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (71.4%) and Black (20.8%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sterlington Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 20:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.95 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.06 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.06
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.03
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.03
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.4%
- Hispanic1.8%
- Black20.8%
- Asian3.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ouachita Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Claiborne School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
643 reported students
Drew Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
537 reported students
Lakeshore School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
532 reported students
Woodlawn Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
508 reported students
Jack Hayes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
501 reported students
Kiroli Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
450 reported students
Public schools near Sterlington Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hayes Elementary School Elementary · Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 501 | 6.2 mi |
| Swartz Lower Elementary School Elementary · Ouachita Parish | PK–02 | 325 | 6.7 mi |
| Swartz Upper Elementary School Elementary · Ouachita Parish | 03–05 | 350 | 6.8 mi |
| Cypress Point Elementary School Elementary · City of Monroe School District | PK–06 | 431 | 7.5 mi |
| Lakeshore School Elementary · Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 532 | 8 mi |
| Sallie Humble Elementary School Elementary · City of Monroe School District | 03–06 | 579 | 8.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sterlington Elementary School
What grades does Sterlington Elementary School serve?
Sterlington Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ouachita Parish.
How many students attend Sterlington Elementary School?
Sterlington Elementary School reported 800 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 737 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sterlington Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 20:1, based on 800 students and 39.95 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sterlington Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sterlington Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ouachita Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sterlington Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
44.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sterlington Elementary School in?
Sterlington Elementary School is part of Ouachita Parish, based in West Monroe, LA, which operates 36 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sterlington Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jack Hayes Elementary School (6.2 mi), Swartz Lower Elementary School (6.7 mi), Swartz Upper Elementary School (6.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.