West Hill El Sch

www.sharonsd.org

245 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

West Hill Elementary School, located at 301 Ellsworth Street in Sharon, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the Sharon City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing fundamental academic growth, character development, and social-emotional well-being. By focusing on a strong foundational curriculum, the school aims to prepare its student body for future academic challenges while encouraging community engagement and personal responsibility.

As part of the Sharon City School District, West Hill Elementary benefits from a structured approach to education that prioritizes student achievement and inclusivity. The school’s official website serves as a hub for parents and guardians to access essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on district-wide policies. Through its commitment to local education, West Hill plays a vital role in the Sharon community, working to ensure that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to succeed in their formative years.

245

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Hill El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	5
Black	53
Two or More	38

White
149 (60.8%)
Black
53 (21.6%)
Two or More
38 (15.5%)
Hispanic
5 (2.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sharon City SD
Phone:	(724)981-4880
Website:	http://www.sharonsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 38