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School Comparison

South Academy of International Languages (S.A.I.L.)
vs.
Sterling Elementary

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

South Academy of International Languages (S.A.I.L.)
Sterling Elementary
  • South Academy of International Languages (S.A.I.L.) reported a higher gifted & talented than Sterling Elementary (306 vs. 3).
  • Sterling Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than South Academy of International Languages (S.A.I.L.) (223 vs. 132).
  • South Academy of International Languages (S.A.I.L.) reported a higher students per counselor than Sterling Elementary (411:1 vs. 323.5:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Sterling Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than South Academy of International Languages (S.A.I.L.) (223 vs. 132).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

South Academy of International Languages (S.A.I.L.) reported a higher gifted & talented than Sterling Elementary (306 vs. 3).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Sterling Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than South Academy of International Languages (S.A.I.L.) (40 vs. 7).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

South Academy of International Languages (S.A.I.L.) reported a higher students per counselor than Sterling Elementary (411:1 vs. 323.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
South Academy of International Languages (S.A.I.L.)
$12,198.37
Sterling Elementary
$12,198.37
Local revenue share
South Academy of International Languages (S.A.I.L.)
32.6%
Sterling Elementary
32.6%
State revenue share
South Academy of International Languages (S.A.I.L.)
49.2%
Sterling Elementary
49.2%
Federal revenue share
South Academy of International Languages (S.A.I.L.)
18.2%
Sterling Elementary
18.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
South Academy of International Languages (S.A.I.L.)
28.1%
Sterling Elementary
28.1%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Mecklenburg County
$83,765
Mecklenburg County
$83,765
Poverty rate
Mecklenburg County
10.4%
Mecklenburg County
10.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Mecklenburg County
48.6%
Mecklenburg County
48.6%
Unemployment rate
Mecklenburg County
3.7%
Mecklenburg County
3.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.