Sharon Center School

www.sharoncenterschool.org

97 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

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.

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

4.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sharon Center School
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	6
Asian	2
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
85 (87.6 %)
Hispanic
6 (6.2 %)
Two or More
3 (3.1 %)
Asian
2 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sharon School District
Phone:	(860)364-5153
Website:	http://www.sharoncenterschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	97
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 7

Grade 6 15

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 5