Serving 627 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sharon Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Sharon Elementary School serves the southern part of Wadsworth, OH, covering an area of approximately 27.9 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 4.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sharon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sharon Elementary School's student population of 627 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
627 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sharon Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sharon Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#23 out of 3181 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
89%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sharon Elementary School's ranking?
Sharon Elementary School is ranked #23 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Sharon Elementary School often compared to?
Sharon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sidney Fenn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Sharon Elementary School?
627 students attend Sharon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sharon Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sharon Elementary School?
Sharon Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
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 Highland Local School District.
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