Sherrills Ford Elementary
633 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Sherrills Ford Elementary School, located in the rural community of Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, serves as a focal point for families in the Catawba County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student growth. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty aims to prepare students for success both in the classroom and in their future educational endeavors, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between parents, staff, and the local community.
Beyond its academic focus, Sherrills Ford Elementary is committed to creating a nurturing school culture that values the individual needs of every child. Through various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives, the institution encourages students to develop critical thinking skills, social responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning. As a key component of the Catawba County system, the school consistently works to integrate modern educational resources with traditional values, ensuring that students are well-equipped to meet the challenges of an evolving academic landscape.
Beyond its academic focus, Sherrills Ford Elementary is committed to creating a nurturing school culture that values the individual needs of every child. Through various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives, the institution encourages students to develop critical thinking skills, social responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning. As a key component of the Catawba County system, the school consistently works to integrate modern educational resources with traditional values, ensuring that students are well-equipped to meet the challenges of an evolving academic landscape.
633
Total Students
35.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 464 |
| Hispanic | 71 |
| Black | 38 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More | 49 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White464 (73.3%)
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Hispanic71 (11.2%)
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Two or More49 (7.7%)
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Black38 (6.0%)
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Asian9 (1.4%)
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American Indian2 (0.3%)
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: | Catawba County Schools |
| Phone: | (828)478-2662 |
| Website: | http://sherrillsford.catawbaschools.net/ |
| Grade Range: | K - 6th |
| Total Students: | 633 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 35.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 244 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 24 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
96
Grade 1
93
Grade 2
92
Grade 3
89
Grade 4
86
Grade 5
95
Grade 6
82
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 96 |
| Grade 1 | 93 |
| Grade 2 | 92 |
| Grade 3 | 89 |
| Grade 4 | 86 |
| Grade 5 | 95 |
| Grade 6 | 82 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 323 | 51% |
| Male | 310 | 49% |
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