- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wadsworth, OH
Sharon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sharon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390484903277
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 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 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Wadsworth · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 2.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sharon Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sharon Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Wadsworth, OH.
School address
District: Highland Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390484903277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Sharon Elementary School held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 390484903277 · Wadsworth, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 19.6:1 · 2.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (989 students)
Sharon Elementary School held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Sharon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
989 students
- Highland Middl
Highland Middle School
824 students
- This school
Sharon Elementary School
627 students
- Granger Elemen
Granger Elementary School
512 students
- Hinckley Eleme 384
Hinckley Elementary School
384 students
- Highland Virtu 6
Highland Virtual Learning Academy
6 students
What this shows Sharon Elementary School reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sharon Elementary School compares
Sharon Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.1% | ▼ 93% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Ohio - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.5%
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
$11,966
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 2.6%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Sharon Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highland Local reports $11,966 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Granger Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hinckley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Virtual Learning Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
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
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Wadsworth
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Central Intermediate School
Standard public school
606 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Valley View Elementary School
Standard public school
319 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
245 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
195 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~627 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sharon Elementary School
How many students attend Sharon Elementary School?
Sharon Elementary School has 627 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wadsworth, OH. CCD year-over-year: 663 (2022-23) → 666 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharon Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sharon Elementary School?
2.1% of students at Sharon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sharon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sharon Elementary School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Wadsworth, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sharon Elementary School?
Sharon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Wadsworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Sharon Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Wadsworth, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wadsworth on the city page.
What other schools are in Highland Local?
Besides Sharon Elementary School, Highland Local also operates Highland High School (989 students), Highland Middle School (824 students), and Granger Elementary School (512 students). See the Highland Local district page for the complete list.