Sharon Elementary School vs. John H Castle Elementary School
Should I attend Sharon Elementary School or John H Castle Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sharon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
John H Castle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 689 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sharon Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 974 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John H Castle Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
689 students
974 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#110 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
150
176
Grade 1 Students
97
174
Grade 2 Students
114
163
Grade 3 Students
104
147
Grade 4 Students
118
153
Grade 5 Students
106
161
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
80%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.36
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%