Total enrollment
1,667
-339 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Sterling
Colorado · Public K-12
Sterling's 5 public-school campuses collectively enroll about 1,667 students across 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Sterling
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
63%
was 69%
% Hispanic
31%
was 26%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayres Elementary School | Elementary | KG-02 | 385 |
| Campbell Elementary School | Elementary | 03-05 | 347 |
| Hagen Early Education Center | Elementary | PK-PK | 117 |
| Sterling High School | High | 09-12 | 421 |
| Sterling Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 397 |
About Sterling
Public education in Sterling, Colorado runs across 5 schools that enrolls roughly 1,667 students. By footprint, Sterling sits in the rural-scale bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city is made up of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Sterling average about 333 students each, 27% below the Colorado norm.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Sterling has fell 17% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,006 students to 1,667. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 69% to 63% over the same window.
On allk12, the community for Sterling discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.