Sharon Elementary School

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Sharon Elementary School ranks 43 rd of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sharon Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Sharon, Vermont, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 170 students. The school is part of the White River Unified School District #79, which is ranked 17 out of 51 districts in Vermont and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Sharon Elementary School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. The school has outperformed the state average in ELA proficiency across all grade levels, with 6th-grade students achieving an impressive 78.26% proficiency rate in 2022-2023. In mathematics, 6th-grade students at Sharon Elementary School also excelled, with 73.91% proficient or better. Additionally, 53.33% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in science, compared to the state average of 44.45%. However, the school's student-teacher ratio is higher than some nearby schools, such as Dothan Brook School and Ottauquechee School.

Another notable aspect of Sharon Elementary School is its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students compared to the nearby schools, ranging from 97.44% to 98.66% over the past three years. This is much higher than the racial diversity seen in other schools in the area. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 37.65% to 42.95% over the past three years, which is higher than some of the nearby schools, such as Thetford Elementary School and Marion W. Cross School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

75 VT Route 132
Sharon, VT 05065-7700

(802) 763-7425

District: Sharon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
43^rd of 113 Vermont Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,229

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 167

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.0%

African American:

1.2%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sharon Elementary School ranks better than 61.9% of elementary schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.34. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97%), African American (1.2%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sharon Elementary School is 12.8. (See more...)

Compare Sharon Elementary School employs 12.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sharon Elementary School is $12,229.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sharon Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sharon Elementary School 43^rd of 113 Vermont public elementary schools. (See Sharon Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Sharon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sharon School District 17^th of 51 Vermont school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sharon Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sharon Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2006	26.33	155^th	184	15.8%
2007	49.91	93^rd	189	50.8%
2008	51.74	85^th	193	56.0%
2009	63.41	61^st	189	67.7%
2010	50.03	94^th	189	50.3%
2011	72.06	34^th	189	82.0%
2012	71.06	38^th	187	79.7%
2013	73.37	33^rd	187	82.4%
2014	46.18	100^th	167	40.1%
2015	63.50	59^th	176	66.5%
2016	58.97	68^th	169	59.8%
2017	61.16	58^th	169	65.7%
2018	48.97	76^th	142	46.5%
2019	57.02	56^th	138	59.4%
2021	58.61	58^th	148	60.8%
2022	59.49	48^th	133	63.9%
2023	56.34	43^rd	113	61.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Sharon Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	35.32	38^th	61	37.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Sharon Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	83.00	11^th	62	82.3%

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Rank History for White students at Sharon Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	47.80	70^th	117	40.2%
2019	55.26	62^nd	146	57.5%
2021	56.53	58^th	147	60.5%
2022	58.24	53^rd	145	63.4%
2023	57.47	56^th	133	57.9%

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Data source: test scores: Vermont Agency of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Vermont Agency of Education

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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
1988	101	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	101
1989	130	2	1	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	0	134
1990	123	2	1	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	0	127
1991	120	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	122
1992	119	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
1993	122	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	124
1994	138	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
1995	140	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	143
1996	140	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	143
1997	137	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
1998	136	2	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	140
1999	136	3	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	141
2000	134	3	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	138
2001	125	4	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	134
2002	109	3	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	119
2003	109	3	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	119
2004	122	2	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
2005	119	2	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	126
2006	118	1	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	1	125
2007	99	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	102
2008	83	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	85
2009	92	1	0	2	1	0	0	0	96
2010	109	2	0	0	0	0	3	0	114
2011	109	2	0	0	0	0	2	0	113
2012	107	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	110
2013	126	2	1	1	0	0	1	0	131
2014	143	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	147
2015	156	1	1	2	0	0	1	0	161
2016	158	1	0	2	0	0	1	0	162
2017	144	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	148
2018	146	0	2	2	0	0	3	0	153
2019	156	4	0	2	0	0	0	0	162
2020	147	2	0	1	0	0	1	0	151
2021	152	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	156
2022	147	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	149
2023	166	2	0	0	0	0	2	0	170
2024	162	2	0	1	0	0	2	0	167

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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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
1988	101	6.0	16.8	11.9
1989	134	7.0	19.1	10.4
1990	127	7.0	18.1	14.2
1991	122	8.0	15.2	5.7
1992	121	8.3	14.5	12.4
1993	124	8.3	14.9	12.1
1994	139	8.3	16.7	12.2
1995	143	8.7	16.4	10.5
1996	143	8.7	16.4	10.5
1997	139	7.8	17.8	14.4
1998	140	10.1	13.9	17.9
1999	141	8.8	16.0	12.8
2000	138	9.8	14.1	21
2001	134	10.1	13.3	13.4
2002	119	10.5	11.3	26.9
2003	119	10.5	11.3	26.9
2004	130	10.3	12.6	25.4
2005	126	9.7	13.0	23.8
2006	125	10.0	12.5	20.2
2007	102	10.0	10.2	24.5
2008	85	10.3	8.3	n/a
2009	96	16.3	5.9	14.6
2010	114	7.8	14.6	21.1
2011	113	11.1	10.1	30.1
2012	110	10.1	10.8	42.7
2013	131	9.6	13.6	44.3
2014	147	10.1	14.5	61.9
2015	161	12.0	13.4	46.6
2016	162	12.0	13.5	51.9
2017	148	11.5	12.8	50.7
2018	153	11.5	13.3	54.9
2019	162	10.7	15.0	43.8
2020	151	13.0	11.6	43.7
2021	156	9.9	15.7	39.7
2022	149	10.2	14.5	43
2023	170	13.7	12.4	37.6
2024	167	12.9	12.8	48.5

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
1988	101	6.0	16.8	11.9
1989	134	7.0	19.1	10.4
1990	127	7.0	18.1	14.2
1991	122	8.0	15.2	5.7
1992	121	8.3	14.5	12.4
1993	124	8.3	14.9	12.1
1994	139	8.3	16.7	12.2
1995	143	8.7	16.4	10.5
1996	143	8.7	16.4	10.5
1997	139	7.8	17.8	14.4
1998	140	10.1	13.9	17.9
1999	141	8.8	16.0	12.8
2000	138	9.8	14.1	21
2001	134	10.1	13.3	13.4
2002	119	10.5	11.3	26.9
2003	119	10.5	11.3	26.9
2004	130	10.3	12.6	25.4
2005	126	9.7	13.0	23.8
2006	125	10.0	12.5	20.2
2007	102	10.0	10.2	24.5
2008	85	10.3	8.3	n/a
2009	96	16.3	5.9	14.6
2010	114	7.8	14.6	21.1
2011	113	11.1	10.1	30.1
2012	110	10.1	10.8	42.7
2013	131	9.6	13.6	44.3
2014	147	10.1	14.5	61.9
2015	161	12.0	13.4	46.6
2016	162	12.0	13.5	51.9
2017	148	11.5	12.8	50.7
2018	153	11.5	13.3	54.9
2019	162	10.7	15.0	43.8
2020	151	13.0	11.6	43.7
2021	156	9.9	15.7	39.7
2022	149	10.2	14.5	43
2023	170	13.7	12.4	37.6
2024	167	12.9	12.8	48.5

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)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$12,229 (100.0%)	$12,229

Data source: Vermont 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 56^th of 138 Elementary schools	Ranks 43^rd of 113 Elementary schools	2.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sharon Elementary School)	70	43.5	26.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	49.5	41.2	8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sharon Elementary School)	75	39.1	35.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	52.5	43.5	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sharon Elementary School)	40	50	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	50.6	44	6.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sharon Elementary School)	30	16.7	13.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	46.5	38.3	8.2%
5th Grade Science (Sharon Elementary School)	40	43.5	3.5%
5th Grade Science (Vermont)	37.2	35.1	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sharon Elementary School)	46.6	56.5	9.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	55.5	46.4	9.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sharon Elementary School)	40	34.8	5.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	41.7	32.8	8.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sharon Elementary School)	72.2	61.1	11.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	52.7	43.8	8.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sharon Elementary School)	38.8	27.8	11%
6th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	38.5	30.2	8.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	162	170	4.9%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	156	166	6.4%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.8%	37.6%	6.2%

Schools Near Sharon Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				VTCAP English Language Arts (2023)				VTCAP Mathematics (2023)				VTCAP Science (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	VTCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	VTCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sharon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	75 VT Route 132	Sharon	05065	Windsor County	Sharon School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 763-7425	167	13	12.8	48.5%	162 (97.0%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	56.3	43^rd of 113 public elementary schools	61.9%		59.5	48^th of 133 public elementary schools	63.9%	5	46.7	61.5	66.7	78.3	26.7	19.2	20.0	73.9	53.3	$12,229	$00	$12,229
South Royalton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	223 South Winsor Street	South Royalton	05068	Windsor County	White River Unified School District #79	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 763-7740	161	16	9.8	55.3%	158 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	59.3	40^th of 113 public elementary schools	64.6%		56.1	52^nd of 133 public elementary schools	60.9%	12	61.9				28.6				47.1	$12,766	$00	$12,766
Newton School	Public	PK, KG-8	243 VT Route 132	South Strafford	05070	Orange County	Strafford School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 765-4351	130	12	11.2	33.8%	117 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.6%)	92	2^nd of 113 public elementary schools	98.2%		87.7	10^th of 133 public elementary schools	92.5%	8	64.3	69.2		85.7	64.3	69.2		85.7		$15,823	$00	$15,823
Marion W. Cross School	Public	PK, KG-6	22 Church Street	Norwich	05055	Windsor County	Norwich School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 649-1703	335	31	10.6	10.1%	320 (95.5%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.5%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			90.7						82.2	$12,890	$267	$12,623
Barnard Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	5979 Route 12	Barnard	05031	Windsor County	Mountain Views Unified Union School District #76	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 234-9763	71	6	11.0	29.6%	66 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)								(n/a)
First Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	523 VT Route 110	Tunbridge	05077	Orange County	First Branch Unified School District #82	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 889-3310	157	14	11.3	42.7%	149 (94.9%)	2 (1.3%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	20.3	101^st of 113 public elementary schools	10.6%		26.6	108^th of 133 public elementary schools	18.8%	7	31.8	31.3			31.8	6.3				$16,569	$00	$16,569
Dothan Brook School	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 Christian Street	White River Junction	05001	Windsor County	Hartford School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 295-8647	235	25	9.4	35.7%	200 (85.1%)	2 (0.9%)	18 (7.7%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.1%)	70.4	29^th of 113 public elementary schools	74.3%		77.1	27^th of 133 public elementary schools	79.7%	2	60.5				44.7				44.8	$15,854	$292	$15,562
Ottauquechee School	Public	PK, KG-5	304 Dody Lane	Quechee	05059	Windsor County	Hartford School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 295-8654	219	21	10.4	37.9%	191 (87.2%)	5 (2.3%)	13 (5.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.7%)	78.8	13^th of 113 public elementary schools	88.5%		79	23^rd of 133 public elementary schools	82.7%	10	66.7	65.5	57.1		52.0	48.3	50.0		67.9	$15,316	$282	$15,034
Bethel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	273 Pleasant Street	Bethel	05032	Windsor County	White River Unified School District #79	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 234-6607	123	12	10.1	51.2%	119 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75.7	19^th of 113 public elementary schools	83.2%		56.4	51^st of 133 public elementary schools	61.7%	32	76.0	65.0	52.4		56.0	35.0	47.6		71.4	$19,497	$00	$19,497
White River School	Public	PK, KG-5	102 Pine Street	White River Junction	05001	Windsor County	Hartford School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 295-8650	206	21	9.8	50.5%	181 (87.9%)	1 (0.5%)	13 (6.3%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	62.8	36^th of 113 public elementary schools	68.1%					(n/a)		64.3				53.6			38.5	$17,540	$323	$17,217

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Sharon Elementary School ranks 43^rd of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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Students at Sharon Elementary School are 97% White, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 167 students attended Sharon Elementary School.

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