Serving 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sharp Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sharp Creek Elementary School serves the northern part of Carrollton, GA, covering an area of approximately 38.8 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of about 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sharp Creek Elementary School's student population of 547 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
547 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Motto
Sharp Creek is the place to be!
School Rankings
Sharp Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sharp Creek Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#894 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.6%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Colors not explicitly mentioned in the text.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sharp Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Sharp Creek Elementary School is ranked #894 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sharp Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Sharp Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Sharp Creek Elementary School?
547 students attend Sharp Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Sharp Creek Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sharp Creek Elementary School?
Sharp Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sharp Creek Elementary School offer ?
Sharp Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sharp Creek Elementary School part of?
Sharp Creek Elementary School is part of Carroll County School District.
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