Sherrills Ford Elementary

8103 Sherrills Ford Road
Sherrills Ford, NC 28673

www.catawbaschools.net/schools/SherrillsFord/default.aspx

517 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

517

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sherrills Ford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	443
Hispanic	34
Black	12
Asian	4
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

White
443 (85.7 %)
Hispanic
34 (6.6 %)
Two or More
23 (4.4 %)
Black
12 (2.3 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Catawba County Schools
Phone:	(828)478-2662
Website:	http://www.catawbaschools.net/schools/SherrillsFord/default.aspx
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	517
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 74

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 84

Grade 6 74