Sharp Creek Elementary School

270 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Sharp Creek Elementary School is a public school located in Wabash, Indiana, serving as part of the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County. Situated in a rural setting, the school provides an educational environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and community engagement. It is known for its close-knit atmosphere, where faculty and staff prioritize personalized attention to help students transition through their early developmental years.

Beyond the classroom, Sharp Creek Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by fostering a supportive culture that involves parents and the local Wabash community. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to encourage student participation and school spirit. By maintaining a focus on both academic excellence and character building, the school strives to prepare its students for their future transitions to middle school and beyond.

270

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sharp Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	6
Black	1
Two or More	8

White
255 (94.4%)
Two or More
8 (3.0%)
Hispanic
6 (2.2%)
Black
1 (0.4%)

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:	MSD Wabash County Schools
Phone:	(260)563-8050
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 63