Sharon Elementary

www.iss.k12.nc.us/schools/sharon

251 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sharon Elementary School, located in Statesville, North Carolina, is a public school serving the Iredell-Statesville Schools district. Situated on Sharon School Road, the school functions as a foundational educational institution for the local community, emphasizing a standard elementary curriculum designed to support student growth and development from kindergarten through the fifth grade. As part of the larger Iredell-Statesville district, the school focuses on fostering a collaborative learning environment that prepares students for the transition to middle school while adhering to state academic benchmarks.

The school is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere that balances academic instruction with social-emotional development. By leveraging district resources and engaging the local community, Sharon Elementary aims to equip its students with the essential foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science. Parents and community members can stay informed about specific school initiatives, calendar events, and academic policies through the school’s official district website, which serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and educational resources.

251

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sharon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	22
Black	12
Asian	13
Two or More	19

White
185 (73.7%)
Hispanic
22 (8.8%)
Two or More
19 (7.6%)
Asian
13 (5.2%)
Black
12 (4.8%)

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:	Iredell-Statesville Schools
Phone:	(704)872-3401
Website:	http://www.iss.k12.nc.us/schools/sharon
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 2

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sharon Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	38
Grade 2	38
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	36
Grade 5	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sharon Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	112	44.6%
Male	139	55.4%

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