SHERRILLS FORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sherrills Ford Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Catawba County Schools school district, located in Sherrills Ford, NC with about 486 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 28 teachers, Sherrills Ford Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Sherrills Ford Elementary School, located in the rural community of Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, serves as a focal point for families in the Catawba County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student growth. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty aims to prepare students for success both in the classroom and in their future educational endeavors, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between parents, staff, and the local community.
Beyond its academic focus, Sherrills Ford Elementary is committed to creating a nurturing school culture that values the individual needs of every child. Through various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives, the institution encourages students to develop critical thinking skills, social responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning. As a key component of the Catawba County system, the school consistently works to integrate modern educational resources with traditional values, ensuring that students are well-equipped to meet the challenges of an evolving academic landscape.
For more information, contact Sherrills Ford Elementary at (828) 478-2662 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sherrills Ford, NC 28673-0010
(828) 478-2662
SHERRILLS FORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Sherrills Ford, NC with about 486 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Catawba County Schools
- Total Students:
- 486
- Teachers:
- 28.01
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 486 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SHERRILLS FORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 91.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- Female
- 45.1%
- Male
- 54.9%
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.