What grades does Joseph C Sterling Elementary School serve?

Joseph C Sterling Elementary School is a Primary school serving students in CARLETON, MI. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Joseph C Sterling Elementary School located?

Joseph C Sterling Elementary School is located at CARLETON, MI in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph C Sterling Elementary School?

Joseph C Sterling Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1.

What schools are in CARLETON, MI?

CARLETON, MI is served by the local school district. Joseph C Sterling Elementary School is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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Joseph C Sterling Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|CARLETON, Michigan|Airport Community Schools

CARLETON, MI 48117

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Mon

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Mon

Airport Elementary Open HousesEvent

Sep

Tue

First Day of School!Event

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School Profile

Grades

PK–4

Enrollment

364

Student:Teacher

17.3:1

Locale

Rural

District

Airport Community Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

47.3%

Phone

(734)654-6846

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

60-64%

Math Proficiency

60-64%

Chronic Absenteeism

16.5%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

316

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

17.63

100% fully certified

Psychologists

Social Workers

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,963

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,216

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,387

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 11%State 66%Local 23%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$258,379

+6.5% 1yr+30.2% 5yr

Monroe, MI metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

17.5%

Below 150% poverty line

5.7%

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Uninsured residents

8.3%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

370

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

353

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

97%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

119 (34%)

Speech/Language Impairment

95 (27%)

Other Health Impairment

57 (16%)

Autism

41 (12%)

Emotional Disturbance

15 (4%)

Intellectual Disability

7 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

370

Current enrollment

Growing(+38% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Board of Education Meeting

Event

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Board of Education Meeting

Event

Mon, Aug 31, 2026

Airport Elementary Open Houses

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	First Day of School!	Event	—
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	First Day of School!	Event	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	No School for Students/Staff	Staff Day	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	No School for Students/Staff	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day: No School for Students/Staff	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day: No School for Students/Staff	Holiday	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	Half Day for Students	Event	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	Half Day for Students	Event	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	Fall Count Day!	Event	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	Fall Count Day!	Event	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Half Day for Students	Event	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Half Day for Students	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	No School for Students	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	No School for Students	Event	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	End of Marking Period 1	Event	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	End of Marking Period 1	Event	—
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Half Day for Students/Staff	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Half Day for Students/Staff	Staff Day	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Break: No School	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Break: No School	Break	—
Wed, Dec 9, 2026	Half Day for Students	Event	—
Wed, Dec 9, 2026	Half Day for Students	Event	—
Thu, Dec 10, 2026	Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Thu, Dec 10, 2026	Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Holiday Break: No School	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Holiday Break: No School	Break	—