SHARPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sharpe Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Marshall County school district, located in Benton, KY with about 335 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 20 teachers, Sharpe Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Sharpe Elementary School is a public school located in Benton, Kentucky, serving students within the Marshall County School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum development, literacy, and numeracy. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a positive culture where students are encouraged to grow not only academically but also socially and emotionally during their formative years.

The school benefits from its position within the broader Marshall County community, which values close-knit educational settings and parent-teacher collaboration. By utilizing a mix of traditional instruction and modern educational resources, Sharpe Elementary works to prepare its students for the transition to middle school. With its dedicated staff and focus on student success, the school remains a key institution for families in the Benton area, prioritizing a safe, structured, and engaging learning atmosphere.

For more information, contact Sharpe Elementary School at (270) 898-2852 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8400 US Hwy 68 W
Benton, KY 42025
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SHARPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Benton, KY with about 335 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Marshall County
Total Students:
335
Teachers:
20.47
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 335 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SHARPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
95.2%
Two or more races
2.7%
Hispanic/Latino
1.5%
Black or African American
0.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

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.