Sharon Elementary School

Summary:

Sharon Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school located in Suwanee, Georgia, serving 928 students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school is part of the Forsyth County School District, which is ranked 10th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sharon Elementary has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state, ranking within the top 30 schools in Georgia for the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 25th out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This exceptional academic performance is evident in the school's significantly higher percentages of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the Forsyth County and state averages. For example, in 5th grade, 79.6% of Sharon Elementary students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 66.4% in Forsyth County and 48.2% in Georgia.

When comparing Sharon Elementary to other highly-ranked schools in the Forsyth County School District, such as Shiloh Point Elementary, Johns Creek Elementary, and Brookwood Elementary, Sharon Elementary consistently outperforms these schools on academic measures. The school's high spending per student, low student-teacher ratio, and relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients may contribute to its exceptional academic performance and sustained excellence over the years.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3595 Old Atlanta Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024

(770) 888-7511

District: Forsyth County

SchoolDigger Rank:
25^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Sharon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	South Forsyth Middle School
High:	Lambert High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 928

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.6%

Asian:

34.7%

Hispanic:

9.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4.6%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.66. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Forsyth County:

SchoolDigger ranks Forsyth County 10^th of 203 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
2006	89.44	29^th	1101	97.4%
2007	89.84	34^th	1125	97.0%
2008	91.91	11^th	1134	99.0%
2009	93.21	4^th	1133	99.6%
2010	90.59	13^th	1183	98.9%
2011	90.78	5^th	1212	99.6%
2012	89.07	13^th	1201	98.9%
2013	88.18	10^th	1225	99.2%
2014	88.45	7^th	1231	99.4%
2015	99.47	6^th	1240	99.5%
2016	99.64	5^th	1233	99.6%
2017	99.57	5^th	1205	99.6%
2018	99.33	7^th	1209	99.4%
2019	99.17	6^th	1234	99.5%
2021	99.00	6^th	1214	99.5%
2022	98.07	30^th	1244	97.6%
2023	98.01	26^th	1242	97.9%
2024	97.66	25^th	1248	98.0%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, July 22, 2018

Poor leaderships and very discriminated staff members. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, May 9, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sharon Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 6^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 26^th 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)	92.2	78.2	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)	67.8	60.9	6.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sharon Elementary School)	94.4	89.1	5.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)	77.6	71.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sharon Elementary School)	83	70.2	12.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)	71.7	56.8	14.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sharon Elementary School)	88.9	83.2	5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)	79.8	72.3	7.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sharon Elementary School)	88.9	73.1	15.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)	72.3	63.7	8.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sharon Elementary School)	88.9	81.9	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)	74.5	68.3	6.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Sharon Elementary School)	92.3	80.8	11.5%
5th Grade Science (Forsyth County)	70.5	62.1	8.4%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	944	928	1.7%
African American	34	33	2.9%
American Indian	5	3	40%
Asian	240	322	34.2%
Hispanic	54	87	61.1%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	574	442	23%
Two or More Races	34	41	20.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3.7%	4.6%	0.9%

Schools Near Sharon Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sharon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3595 Old Atlanta Rd	Suwanee	30024	Gwinnett County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 888-7511	928	54	17.1	4.6%	442 (47.6%)	33 (3.6%)	87 (9.4%)	322 (34.7%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (4.4%)	97.7	25^th of 1248 public elementary schools	98.0%		98	26^th of 1242 public elementary schools	97.9%	1	75.9	76.7	79.6	86.9	86.7	80.8	75.4	$9,560	$291	$9,269
Settles Bridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 James Burgess Rd	Suwanee	30024	Gwinnett County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 887-1883	888	49	18.2	5.9%	265 (29.8%)	47 (5.3%)	41 (4.6%)	493 (55.5%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.3%)	95.9	54^th of 1248 public elementary schools	95.7%		97.9	27^th of 1242 public elementary schools	97.8%	27	59.5	68.6	79.2	83.1	83.3	81.5	74.2	$8,808	$193	$8,615
Daves Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3740 Melody Mizer Ln	Cumming	30041	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 888-1222	1,112	75	14.8	3.5%	114 (10.3%)	37 (3.3%)	38 (3.4%)	894 (80.4%)	7 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (1.9%)	99.2	5^th of 1248 public elementary schools	99.6%		99.5	3^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	99.8%	2	85.1	81.8	88.8	91.7	96.4	92.0	83.9	$8,583	$133	$8,450
Riverside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5445 Settles Bridge Rd	Suwanee	30024	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 482-1000	967	68	14.3	11.7%	366 (37.8%)	99 (10.2%)	77 (8.0%)	371 (38.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (5.3%)	97.8	20^th of 1248 public elementary schools	98.4%		98.1	25^th of 1242 public elementary schools	98.0%	5	75.8	73.8	82.1	89.5	79.0	82.7	86.7	$9,969	$275	$9,694
Big Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1994 Peachtree Pkwy	Cumming	30041	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 887-4584	693	46	15.0	5.9%	199 (28.7%)	44 (6.3%)	49 (7.1%)	370 (53.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.5%)	97.7	22^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	98.2%		97.5	34^th of 1242 public elementary schools	97.3%	12	69.6	70.3	84.4	79.4	89.0	86.7	81.5	$13,290	$241	$13,049
Johns Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6205 Old Atlanta Rd	Suwanee	30024	Gwinnett County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 965-5041	968	54	18.0	6.1%	137 (14.2%)	45 (4.6%)	56 (5.8%)	689 (71.2%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (3.6%)	97.6	27^th of 1248 public elementary schools	97.8%		98.8	14^th of 1242 public elementary schools	98.9%	13	70.6	80.6	79.2	85.0	94.3	84.9	72.4	$7,967	$149	$7,818
Brookwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2980 Vaughan Dr	Cumming	30041	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 965-5060	926	55	16.7	5.6%	388 (41.9%)	29 (3.1%)	66 (7.1%)	397 (42.9%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (4.5%)	96	53^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	95.8%		98.2	23^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	98.1%	30	69.9	61.4	78.6	81.2	84.8	86.8	71.1	$8,509	$174	$8,335
Shiloh Point Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8145 Majors Rd	Cumming	30041	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 341-6481	1,140	71	16.1	6.4%	275 (24.1%)	42 (3.7%)	92 (8.1%)	681 (59.7%)	9 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (3.6%)	94.5	76^th of 1248 public elementary schools	93.9%		93.8	87^th of 1242 public elementary schools	93.0%	11	60.9	61.2	78.7	76.3	77.0	76.3	74.9	$9,362	$133	$9,230
Shakerag Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10885 Rogers Cir	Johns Creek	30097	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-3880	653	41	16.1	6.6%	105 (16.1%)	62 (9.5%)	47 (7.2%)	403 (61.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.2%)	97.4	32^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	97.4%		98.7	16^th of 1242 public elementary schools	98.7%	16	70.0	79.2	89.3	73.6	87.5	81.7	77.9	$10,698	$198	$10,500
Findley Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5880 Findley Chase Dr	Duluth	30097	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-3800	596	46	13.0	6.4%	196 (32.9%)	73 (12.2%)	68 (11.4%)	203 (34.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (8.9%)	95.6	56^th of 1248 public elementary schools	95.5%		97.5	33^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	97.3%	23	71.0	73.6	81.6	67.7	80.0	72.8	77.7	$11,508	$295	$11,213

Frequently Asked Questions about Sharon Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Sharon Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : South Forsyth Middle School
High : Lambert High School

How many students attend Sharon Elementary School?

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

What is the racial makeup of Sharon Elementary School?

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

What district is Sharon Elementary School in?

Forsyth County

Is Sharon Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Sharon Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 25^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools.

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