Sharon Elementary School

www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/schools/home.asp?school=sharon

865 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sharon Elementary School, located on Old Atlanta Road in Suwanee, Georgia, is a public primary school serving students within the Forsyth County School District. As part of a high-performing district, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum complemented by a strong commitment to character development and community involvement. The school serves a diverse student body, fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning, often utilizing a variety of extracurricular programs to help students explore their interests.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative approach, which brings together dedicated educators, active parent-teacher organizations, and local families to support student success. With a focus on preparing children for future academic transitions, Sharon Elementary integrates modern instructional technology and research-based teaching strategies into the classroom. Its location in the growing Suwanee area allows it to benefit from strong community support, making it a focal point for families prioritizing quality education and a robust school culture.

865

Total Students

58.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sharon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	395
Hispanic	74
Black	27
Asian	321
Two or More	47
American Indian	1

White
395 (45.7%)
Asian
321 (37.1%)
Hispanic
74 (8.6%)
Two or More
47 (5.4%)
Black
27 (3.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Forsyth County
Phone:	(770)888-7511
Website:	http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/schools/home.asp?school=sharon
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	865
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 10

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 174

Grade 4 156

Grade 5 170