Sharon Elementary School

7300 Sharon Rd
Newburgh, IN 47630
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 726 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sharon Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 726 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 5% in IN
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sharon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sharon Elementary School's student population of 726 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
726 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

School Rankings

Sharon Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sharon Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#55 out of 1763 schools
(Top 5%)
74%
38%
67%
41%
45-49%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
6%
13%
White
78%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sharon Elementary School's ranking?
Sharon Elementary School is ranked #55 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Sharon Elementary School often compared to?
Sharon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newburgh Elementary School, Yankeetown Elementary School, John H Castle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Sharon Elementary School?
726 students attend Sharon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sharon Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sharon Elementary School?
Sharon Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sharon Elementary School offer ?
Sharon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sharon Elementary School part of?
Sharon Elementary School is part of Warrick County School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 726 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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