Sharon Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 3595 Old Atlanta Rd
       Suwanee, GA  30024


(770) 888-7511

District: Forsyth County

SchoolDigger Rank:
26th of 1,243 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,560 Help


Students who attend Sharon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    South Forsyth Middle School
High:    Lambert High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  928

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.6%
Asian:
34.7%
Hispanic:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.6% Help


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Compare Details Sharon Elementary School ranks better than 97.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 4th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Forsyth County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.6%), Asian (34.7%), Hispanic (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sharon Elementary School is 17.1. 16 elementary schools in the Forsyth County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sharon Elementary School is $9,560, which is the 8th highest among 21 elementary schools in the Forsyth County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sharon Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Forsyth County:

SchoolDigger ranks Forsyth County 9th of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sharon Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 89.44 29th 1101 97.4%
2007 89.84 34th 1125 97.0%
2008 91.91 11th 1134 99.0%
2009 93.21 4th 1133 99.6%
2010 90.59 13th 1183 98.9%
2011 90.78 5th 1212 99.6%
2012 89.07 13th 1201 98.9%
2013 88.18 10th 1225 99.2%
2014 88.45 7th 1231 99.4%
2015 99.47 6th 1240 99.5%
2016 99.64 5th 1233 99.6%
2017 99.57 5th 1205 99.6%
2018 99.33 7th 1209 99.4%
2019 99.17 6th 1234 99.5%
2021 99.00 6th 1214 99.5%
2022 98.07 30th 1244 97.6%
2023 98.01 26th 1242 97.9%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Sharon Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.8)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, July 22, 2018

Open Quote Poor leaderships and very discriminated staff members. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Open Quote If your kid has an IEP, they are screwed. All Sharon ES cares about is how it looks on paper...and let’s face it, special needs students don’t bring in the hugh test scores that wins shallow accolades (Blue Ribbon Schools). Aloof administration, hamstrung teachers, and entitled kids doesn’t help their image either. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, December 9, 2016

Open Quote We love Sharon Elementary. I have 2 children there and both have had wonderful, caring teachers. They challenge the kids, but do not overdo it. There are great after school programs for working parents. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Open Quote My wife and I have been thoroughly impressed by the quality of the teachers and the learning environment at Sharon. Our third child is starting kindergarten there this year, and our other two have thrived there. On top of the fact that they are doing very well, they love going to school. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, September 6, 2012

Open Quote My son is in kindergarten and we are very pleased so far. From the round-up before school starts where the kids ride the bus with their mothers to walk thru getting to school, to the parent/teacher interaction (daily emails from our teacher and principal) and the overall happiness of my son allows me to give Sharon a top grade. The home work is very minimal (if at all) as the teacher wants the kids to be kids when they get home for a proper balance. Also, the teacher regularly solicits parent involvement for the classroom and the principal really supports school pride so the kids are really excited about going to Sharon. Great school... Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Open Quote I have had children at Sharon for the last 8 years. It is a wonderful school that is very parent involved. The parents raised money and resources to build a beautiful science-interactive courtyard called the DIGS. They have curriculum to go along with this science outdoor classroom. They also built a new science lab for the school and run school-wide labs.
Aside from the parental involvement, the teachers are wonderful! I really feel blessed my children are at Sharon. I volunteer in the classrooms and get to see the teachers first-hand. It is a very caring environment, everyone from the principal to the teachers to the speech pathologists, and EIP teachers. My older child was very equipped for middle school.
I highly recommend Sharon Elementary and the wonderful area we live in. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, November 21, 2011

Open Quote Overhyped high pressure school. Poor kindergarten kids are doing zombie rote worksheets instead of age appropriate learning and play. After a year in this school my child had constant headaches from the intense academic pressure. If you want a kid who is a high scoring zombie robot send him to this school. It was like a breath of fresh air to move out of this pressure cooker hell hole and into a child supportive school in Gwinnett county. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sharon Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 1054 11 42 10 2 n/a n/a 0 1119
2005 1178 12 55 19 2 n/a n/a 11 1277
2006 1244 16 89 27 2 n/a n/a 16 1394
2007 1293 33 153 33 0 n/a n/a 16 1528
2008 984 17 53 22 0 n/a n/a 16 1092
2009 995 14 61 23 1 n/a n/a 18 1112
2010 885 13 43 47 2 0 28 0 1018
2011 863 10 54 38 2 1 27 0 995
2012 811 12 58 32 0 1 24 0 938
2013 764 17 84 35 0 1 19 0 920
2014 722 16 103 39 1 1 20 0 902
2015 802 17 168 50 4 2 32 0 1075
2016 722 22 189 45 3 2 42 0 1025
2017 676 23 208 47 4 2 41 0 1001
2018 616 26 226 47 3 3 40 0 961
2019 574 34 240 54 5 3 34 0 944
2020 548 28 228 65 6 2 30 0 907
2021 508 39 233 68 3 1 28 0 880
2022 473 33 275 83 4 1 39 0 908
2023 442 33 322 87 3 0 41 0 928

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sharon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 1119 68.0 16.5 0.9
2005 1277 73.0 17.5 1.8
2006 1394 85.5 16.3 3.4
2007 1528 96.0 15.9 3.6
2008 1092 72.0 15.2 3
2009 1112 72.5 15.3 3.4
2010 1018 57.5 17.7 3.6
2011 995 52.0 19.1 3.9
2012 938 51.5 18.2 2.8
2013 920 47.0 19.5 3.3
2014 902 46.5 19.3 3
2015 1075 55.0 19.5 4.7
2016 1025 58.0 17.6 3.8
2017 1001 57.0 17.5 3.8
2018 961 55.0 17.4 5.3
2019 944 56.0 16.8 3.7
2020 907 56.0 16.1 3
2021 880 55.0 16.0 3.4
2022 908 54.0 16.8 n/a
2023 928 54.1 17.1 4.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sharon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 1119 68.0 16.5 0.9
2005 1277 73.0 17.5 1.8
2006 1394 85.5 16.3 3.4
2007 1528 96.0 15.9 3.6
2008 1092 72.0 15.2 3
2009 1112 72.5 15.3 3.4
2010 1018 57.5 17.7 3.6
2011 995 52.0 19.1 3.9
2012 938 51.5 18.2 2.8
2013 920 47.0 19.5 3.3
2014 902 46.5 19.3 3
2015 1075 55.0 19.5 4.7
2016 1025 58.0 17.6 3.8
2017 1001 57.0 17.5 3.8
2018 961 55.0 17.4 5.3
2019 944 56.0 16.8 3.7
2020 907 56.0 16.1 3
2021 880 55.0 16.0 3.4
2022 908 54.0 16.8 n/a
2023 928 54.1 17.1 4.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sharon Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $113 (1.4%) $8,164 (98.6%) $8,277
2018 $232 (2.5%) $8,892 (97.5%) $9,124
2019 $291 (3.0%) $9,269 (97.0%) $9,560

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sharon Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 6th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 26th of 1242 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sharon Elementary School)92.278.2
 14%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)67.860.9
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sharon Elementary School)94.489.1
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)77.671.1
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sharon Elementary School)8370.2
 12.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)71.756.8
 14.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sharon Elementary School)88.983.2
 5.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)79.872.3
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sharon Elementary School)88.973.1
 15.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)72.363.7
 8.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sharon Elementary School)88.981.9
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)74.568.3
 6.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Sharon Elementary School)92.380.8
 11.5%
   5th Grade Science (Forsyth County)70.562.1
 8.4%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students944928
 1.7%
African American3433
 2.9%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian240322
 34.2%
Hispanic5487
 61.1%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White574442
 23%
Two or More Races3441
 20.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.7%4.6%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sharon Elementary School

Yes! Sharon Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 26th of 1243 Georgia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 928 students attended Sharon Elementary School.

Students at Sharon Elementary School are 48% White, 35% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Students who attend Sharon Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Forsyth Middle School
High : Lambert High School


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