- Enrollment
- 1,953
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newburgh, IN
Sharon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sharon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181239002179
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sharon Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Newburgh · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sharon Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sharon Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Newburgh, IN.
School address
District: Warrick County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181239002179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Sharon Elementary School grew from 686 students in 2022-23 to 726 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 181239002179 · Newburgh, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
724 enr · 18.6:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Castle High School (1,953 students)
Sharon Elementary School grew from 686 students in 2022-23 to 726 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Sharon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Castle High Sc
Castle High School
1,953 students
- John H Castle
John H Castle Elementary School
965 students
- Boonville High
Boonville High School
892 students
- Castle North M 758
Castle North Middle School
758 students
- This school 724
Sharon Elementary School
724 students
- Boonville Midd 682
Boonville Middle School
682 students
What this shows Sharon Elementary School reports 724 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sharon Elementary School compares
Sharon Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▼ 20% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Indiana - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,885
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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 724 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Sharon Elementary School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Warrick County School Corp reports $11,885 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John H Castle Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boonville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Castle North Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boonville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Newburgh
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~724 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sharon Elementary School
How many students attend Sharon Elementary School?
Sharon Elementary School has 724 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newburgh, IN. CCD year-over-year: 686 (2022-23) → 726 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharon Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sharon Elementary School?
39.5% of students at Sharon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sharon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sharon Elementary School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Newburgh, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sharon Elementary School?
Sharon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 elementary schools in Newburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Sharon Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Newburgh, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Newburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Warrick County School Corp?
Besides Sharon Elementary School, Warrick County School Corp also operates Castle High School (1,953 students), John H Castle Elementary School (965 students), and Boonville High School (892 students). See the Warrick County School Corp district page for the complete list.