Enrollment
712
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Loganville, GA
Sharon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sharon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130539003668
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sharon Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Loganville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sharon Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sharon Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Loganville, GA.
School address
District: Walton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130539003668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sharon Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sharon Elementary School
Sharon Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Loganville, Georgia, enrolling 712 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 712 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 335 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #266, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 712 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Loganville's public schools, it stands alongside Cooper Elementary School (1,520 students): Sharon Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 15.4:1).
Walton County also operates Loganville High School (1,911 students) and Walnut Grove High School (1,511 students) alongside Sharon Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sharon Elementary School compares
Sharon Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 55% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Georgia - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$11,697
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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 712 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 50.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
African American 18.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Sharon Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Walton County, which includes Sharon Elementary School.
$11,697
Per student
-16%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.2%
State 40.4%
Federal 15.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sharon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loganville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Grove High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loganville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe Area High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Youth Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Loganville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cooper Elementary School
Standard public school
1,520 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Magill Elementary School
Standard public school
1,259 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Rosebud Elementary School
Standard public school
1,042 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Loganville Elementary School
Standard public school
951 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Bay Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
776 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Youth Elementary School
Standard public school
756 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~712 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sharon Elementary School
How many students attend Sharon Elementary School?
Sharon Elementary School has 712 students enrolled. It is a public school in Loganville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharon Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 School?
27.3% 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 50.3% of enrollment, in Loganville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sharon Elementary School?
Sharon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sharon Elementary School rank among schools in Loganville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sharon Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Loganville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Loganville on the city page.
Is Sharon Elementary School a good school?
Sharon Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Walton County?
Besides Sharon Elementary School, Walton County also operates Loganville High School (1,911 students), Walnut Grove High School (1,511 students), and Loganville Middle School (1,320 students). See the Walton County district page for the complete list.
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