Sharon Elementary School

(330)239-1901

627 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sharon Elementary School is a public school located in Sharon Center, Ohio, serving students as part of the Highland Local School District. Situated in a quiet, rural-suburban setting in Medina County, the school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere. It provides a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged children, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and preparing students for the transition to the district's middle school level.

As part of the Highland Local School District, Sharon Elementary benefits from the district’s strong reputation for academic performance and community engagement. The school typically emphasizes a supportive learning environment, leveraging local resources and parental involvement to enhance the student experience. With its location on Ridge Road, it serves as a central hub for the local Sharon Center community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing high-quality public education within a small-town environment.

627

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sharon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	558
Hispanic	27
Black	4
Asian	16
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
558 (89.0%)
Hispanic
27 (4.3%)
Two or More
21 (3.3%)
Asian
16 (2.6%)
Black
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Highland Local
Phone:	(330)239-1901
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	627
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 131

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 129