Overview
Sterling Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Sterling, Virginia. The school enrolls 430 students. It is part of the Loudoun County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictLoudoun County Public Schools
County51107
CitySterling
ZIP20164
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510225000932
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment430
White10.9%
Hispanic / Latino64.4%
Black / African American6.7%
Asian13.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Two or More Races3.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %99%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)