Sharon Elementary

100 Sharon School Cir.
Clifton Forge, VA 24422

www.ahps.k12.va.us

216 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sharon Elementary School, located in Clifton Forge, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools division. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, Sharon Elementary aims to prepare its young students for future success by building strong literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills in a small-community setting.

As part of the Alleghany Highlands school system, the school benefits from district-wide initiatives that prioritize community involvement and modern educational standards. The campus serves as a central hub for families in the Clifton Forge area, encouraging active parental participation and partnerships to enhance the student experience. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, Sharon Elementary strives to create a positive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential, ensuring that students transition effectively to the next stage of their academic journey.

216

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sharon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	4
Black	13
Asian	2
Two or More	9

White
188 (87.0%)
Black
13 (6.0%)
Two or More
9 (4.2%)
Hispanic
4 (1.9%)
Asian
2 (0.9%)

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:	Alleghany Highlands Public Schools
Phone:	(540)863-1712
Website:	http://www.ahps.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
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 35

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 27