- Enrollment
- 3,249
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Suwanee, GA
Sharon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sharon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130222002880
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sharon Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Suwanee · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 3.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sharon Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sharon Elementary School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Suwanee, GA.
School address
District: Forsyth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130222002880 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Sharon Elementary School shrank from 928 students in 2022-23 to 871 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 54.1 → 55.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 130222002880 · Suwanee, GA Other · MID · TRAD
865 enr · 16:1 · 3.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lambert High School (3,249 students)
Sharon Elementary School shrank from 928 students in 2022-23 to 871 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 54.1 → 55.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sharon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lambert High S
Lambert High School
3,249 students
- South Forsyth
South Forsyth High School
2,634 students
- Denmark High S
Denmark High School
2,527 students
- West Forsyth H
West Forsyth High School
2,503 students
- Forsyth Centra
Forsyth Central High School
2,457 students
- This school 865
Sharon Elementary School
865 students
What this shows Sharon Elementary School reports 865 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sharon Elementary School compares
Sharon Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.1% | ▼ 95% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 865 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
865
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Georgia - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,993
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 865 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
Asian 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Sharon Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forsyth County reports $11,993 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sharon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denmark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forsyth Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sharon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,634
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Suwanee
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Level Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
1,051 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Roberts Elementary School
Standard public school
946 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Riverside Elementary School
Standard public school
919 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Johns Creek Elementary
Standard public school
888 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Parsons Elementary School
Standard public school
882 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Walnut Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
819 students 13.7:1 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 (~865 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sharon Elementary School
How many students attend Sharon Elementary School?
Sharon Elementary School has 865 students enrolled. It is a public school in Suwanee, GA. CCD year-over-year: 928 (2022-23) → 871 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharon Elementary School is 16:1, which is 11% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sharon Elementary School?
3.1% of students at Sharon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sharon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sharon Elementary School is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Suwanee, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sharon Elementary School?
Sharon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 School rank among schools in Suwanee?
By Resource Investment Index, Sharon Elementary School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Suwanee, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Suwanee on the city page.
What other schools are in Forsyth County?
Besides Sharon Elementary School, Forsyth County also operates Lambert High School (3,249 students), South Forsyth High School (2,634 students), and Denmark High School (2,527 students). See the Forsyth County district page for the complete list.