SHARON CENTER SCHOOL

Sharon Center School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sharon School District school district, located in Sharon, CT with about 139 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Sharon Center School has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sharon Center School, located in the scenic town of Sharon, Connecticut, serves as a focal point for the local community, providing education for students in preschool through eighth grade. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive, small-town atmosphere while emphasizing a rigorous academic foundation. By fostering a close-knit environment, the school encourages strong partnerships between faculty, students, and parents, ensuring that each child receives personalized attention tailored to their individual growth and development.

Beyond core academics, Sharon Center School is dedicated to educating the "whole child" through a variety of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to secondary education by promoting critical thinking, creativity, and civic responsibility. With its commitment to high standards and community values, the school remains a cornerstone of the Sharon area, aiming to equip its graduates with both the character and the knowledge necessary to succeed in their future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact Sharon Center School at (860) 364-5153 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

80 Hilltop Road
Sharon, CT 06069
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SHARON CENTER SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sharon, CT with about 139 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
139
Teachers:
23
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 139 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SHARON CENTER SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
84.9%
Two or more races
7.2%
Hispanic/Latino
6.5%
Asian
1.4%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.