Sharp Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Sharp Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Carrollton, Georgia, part of the Carroll County School District, which is ranked 60 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. With 554 students enrolled, Sharp Creek Elementary stands out as an underperforming school within the district.

Despite spending more per student ($9,852 in 2018-2019) compared to other Carroll County elementary schools, Sharp Creek consistently underperforms on standardized tests, with only 17.1% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA in 2023-2024, compared to 44.3% in the county and 38.4% statewide. The school also has very high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 77.93% to 80.69% over the past few years, significantly higher than nearby schools. Additionally, Sharp Creek's student-teacher ratio of 12.9 in 2022-2023 is lower than other Carroll County elementary schools, which range from 13.6 to 17.1 students per teacher.

The other Carroll County elementary schools, such as Central, Mount Zion, Providence, and Ithica, significantly outperform Sharp Creek on test scores, with proficiency rates that are 20-50 percentage points higher. These schools also have lower free/reduced lunch rates and higher state rankings. Understanding the factors contributing to Sharp Creek's underperformance and developing targeted interventions could be crucial for improving outcomes for the students at this school.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 115 Old Muse Rd
       Carrollton, GA  30116


(770) 214-8848

District: Carroll County

SchoolDigger Rank:
785th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Sharp Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Temple Middle School
High:    Temple High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  554

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.6%
African American:
21.8%
Hispanic:
19.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.7% Help


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Compare Details Sharp Creek Elementary School ranks worse than 62.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.03. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Carroll County:

SchoolDigger ranks Carroll County 60th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sharp Creek Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 27.80 893rd 1101 18.9%
2007 29.55 884th 1125 21.4%
2008 33.03 857th 1134 24.4%
2009 27.22 925th 1133 18.4%
2010 52.51 669th 1183 43.4%
2011 50.01 714th 1212 41.1%
2012 63.22 515th 1201 57.1%
2013 60.12 596th 1225 51.3%
2014 43.94 831st 1231 32.5%
2015 41.57 695th 1240 44.0%
2016 44.87 640th 1233 48.1%
2017 49.28 560th 1205 53.5%
2018 48.82 574th 1209 52.5%
2019 63.86 403rd 1234 67.3%
2021 49.56 564th 1214 53.5%
2022 55.57 501st 1244 59.7%
2023 39.18 702nd 1242 43.5%
2024 34.03 785th 1248 37.1%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Sharp Creek Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, February 22, 2016

Open Quote The new administration is changing Sharp Creek. The teachers seem to feel appreciated and the kids are rewarded for good behavior. The students get recognized for doing well on their work. As a parent I also appreciate that those not doing the right thing are held accountable for their choices. It was hard getting adjusted to the new procedures, but it has been good changes. I do wish the school had a good PTO, but I don't know anyone that wants to do it, and working full time being a single mom, I can't (so I have no room to complain if I can't be a part of it). I am glad my child has a few more years at Sharp Creek because I'm excited to see the continued improvements. The new principal and assistant principal even try to know the names of all the students, which has got to be hard! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sharp Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 414 166 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 585
2001 452 194 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 652
2002 464 219 4 13 1 n/a n/a 0 701
2003 464 219 4 13 1 n/a n/a 0 701
2004 531 246 5 21 2 n/a n/a 0 805
2005 507 229 2 24 2 n/a n/a 49 813
2006 516 206 2 27 0 n/a n/a 50 801
2007 448 177 7 32 1 n/a n/a 48 713
2008 433 183 4 38 1 n/a n/a 56 715
2009 431 186 4 44 1 n/a n/a 51 717
2010 381 156 2 55 1 1 40 0 636
2011 358 160 1 61 2 0 32 0 614
2012 375 139 1 70 5 0 32 0 622
2013 346 123 0 72 2 0 32 0 575
2014 365 136 0 73 2 0 35 0 611
2015 332 139 0 65 5 1 34 0 576
2016 316 130 0 71 6 0 42 0 565
2017 321 116 0 85 6 0 37 0 565
2018 330 122 0 79 5 0 53 0 589
2019 319 123 0 89 3 0 52 0 586
2020 312 124 0 76 2 0 39 0 553
2021 277 126 0 70 1 1 37 0 512
2022 264 132 2 91 2 0 42 0 533
2023 275 121 3 106 2 0 47 0 554

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 Sharp Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 585 36.6 16.0 50.1
2001 652 31.8 20.5 49.2
2002 701 44.0 15.9 53.4
2003 701 44.0 15.9 53.4
2004 805 44.8 18.0 56
2005 813 53.3 15.3 61.8
2006 801 54.8 14.6 68.8
2007 713 51.6 13.8 69.3
2008 715 48.3 14.8 78.9
2009 717 48.5 14.8 79
2010 636 43.2 14.7 75.6
2011 614 37.7 16.2 77.7
2012 622 37.0 16.8 76.8
2013 575 37.5 15.3 77.9
2014 611 38.0 16.0 79.9
2015 576 38.0 15.1 78.5
2016 565 36.0 15.6 78.8
2017 565 37.8 14.9 78.2
2018 589 38.0 15.5 76.7
2019 586 41.7 14.0 76.8
2020 553 40.5 13.6 79.6
2021 512 41.2 12.4 77.9
2022 533 42.0 12.6 n/a
2023 554 42.7 12.9 80.7

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 Sharp Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 585 36.6 16.0 50.1
2001 652 31.8 20.5 49.2
2002 701 44.0 15.9 53.4
2003 701 44.0 15.9 53.4
2004 805 44.8 18.0 56
2005 813 53.3 15.3 61.8
2006 801 54.8 14.6 68.8
2007 713 51.6 13.8 69.3
2008 715 48.3 14.8 78.9
2009 717 48.5 14.8 79
2010 636 43.2 14.7 75.6
2011 614 37.7 16.2 77.7
2012 622 37.0 16.8 76.8
2013 575 37.5 15.3 77.9
2014 611 38.0 16.0 79.9
2015 576 38.0 15.1 78.5
2016 565 36.0 15.6 78.8
2017 565 37.8 14.9 78.2
2018 589 38.0 15.5 76.7
2019 586 41.7 14.0 76.8
2020 553 40.5 13.6 79.6
2021 512 41.2 12.4 77.9
2022 533 42.0 12.6 n/a
2023 554 42.7 12.9 80.7

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 Sharp Creek Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $645 (7.4%) $8,026 (92.6%) $8,672
2018 $897 (9.9%) $8,143 (90.1%) $9,040
2019 $830 (8.4%) $9,022 (91.6%) $9,852

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sharp Creek 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 403rd of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 702nd of 1242 Elementary schools
 23.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sharp Creek Elementary School)34.123
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carroll County)46.439.7
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sharp Creek Elementary School)52.339.2
 13.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Carroll County)61.455.4
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sharp Creek Elementary School)40.423.9
 16.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Carroll County)50.637.3
 13.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sharp Creek Elementary School)51.549.3
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Carroll County)55.457
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sharp Creek Elementary School)56.635.9
 20.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Carroll County)50.247.6
 2.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sharp Creek Elementary School)51.523.4
 28.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Carroll County)50.348.4
 1.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Sharp Creek Elementary School)55.632.8
 22.8%
   5th Grade Science (Carroll County)57.654.2
 3.4%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students586554
 5.5%
African American123121
 1.6%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian03
Hispanic89106
 19.1%
Pacific Islander00
White319275
 13.8%
Two or More Races5247
 9.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.8%80.7%
 3.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sharp Creek Elementary School

Sharp Creek Elementary School ranks 785th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 554 students attended Sharp Creek Elementary School.

Students at Sharp Creek Elementary School are 50% White, 22% African American, 19% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Students who attend Sharp Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Temple Middle School
High : Temple High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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