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.
633
Total Students
35.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherrills Ford Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White464
Hispanic71
Black38
Asian9
Two or More49
American Indian2
  • White
    464 (73.3%)
  • Hispanic
    71 (11.2%)
  • Two or More
    49 (7.7%)
  • Black
    38 (6.0%)
  • Asian
    9 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sherrills Ford Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten96
Grade 193
Grade 292
Grade 389
Grade 486
Grade 595
Grade 682
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sherrills Ford Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female32351%
Male31049%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)