- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Statesville, NC
Sharon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sharon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370231000992
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sharon Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #8 of 11
- schools in Statesville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sharon Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sharon Elementary ranks #8 of 11 schools in Statesville, NC.
School address
District: Iredell-Statesville Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370231000992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Sharon Elementary held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.7 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 370231000992 · Statesville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 14.8:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Norman High (1,905 students)
Sharon Elementary held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.7 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sharon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Norman Hi
Lake Norman High
1,905 students
- South Iredell
South Iredell High
1,768 students
- Statesville Hi
Statesville High
991 students
- North Iredell
North Iredell High
983 students
- Troutman Eleme
Troutman Elementary
902 students
- This school 251
Sharon Elementary
251 students
What this shows Sharon Elementary reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sharon Elementary compares
Sharon Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▼ 13% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,291
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 5.2%
African American 4.8%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Sharon Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iredell-Statesville Schools reports $11,291 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sharon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Norman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Iredell High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Statesville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Iredell High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troutman Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sharon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Statesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
East Iredell Elementary
Standard public school
663 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Cloverleaf Elementary
Standard public school
568 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Celeste Henkel Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Third Creek Elementary
Standard public school
526 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
N B Mills Elementary
Standard public school
378 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary
Standard public school
331 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sharon Elementary
How many students attend Sharon Elementary?
Sharon Elementary has 251 students enrolled. It is a public school in Statesville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharon Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sharon Elementary?
57.4% of students at Sharon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sharon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sharon Elementary is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Statesville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sharon Elementary?
Sharon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sharon Elementary rank among schools in Statesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sharon Elementary ranks #8 of 11 schools in Statesville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Statesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Iredell-Statesville Schools?
Besides Sharon Elementary, Iredell-Statesville Schools also operates Lake Norman High (1,905 students), South Iredell High (1,768 students), and Statesville High (991 students). See the Iredell-Statesville Schools district page for the complete list.