Enrollment
627
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sharon Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sharon Elementary School
Sharon Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Wadsworth, Ohio, enrolling 627 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.1% free-meal eligibility runs 93% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 627 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 286 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #160.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1568 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Highland Local spends $11,453 per pupil, 22% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Wadsworth's elementary schools, it stands alongside Central Intermediate School (606 students): Sharon Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.6:1 vs 17.8:1).
Highland Local also operates Highland High School (989 students) and Highland Middle School (824 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,453
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Highland Local, which includes Sharon Elementary School.
$11,453
Per student
-22%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.3%
State 18.6%
Federal 7.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~627 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sharon Elementary School a good school?
Sharon Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Ohio schools. 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 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.
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