Sharon Elementary School

Located at 7300 Sharon Rd, in Newburgh, Indiana, Sharon Elementary School is a substantial elementary-level community that caters to 724 students (grades K through 5), operated by Warrick County School Corp. That puts it 66% larger than the typical public school in Indiana, which averages around 436 students.

Sharon Elementary School is one of 18 schools operated by Warrick County School Corp, a district that enrolls 9,858 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Sharon Elementary School logs that White students make up the majority at 76%. Other groups include 9% multiracial, 7% Black, 6% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 90% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, The school currently runs with 40 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 18.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.5:1, putting Sharon Elementary School higher than the state norm the norm. Roughly 46% of students at Sharon Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Warrick County (around 36%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Sharon Elementary School sits in the top 10% of Indiana schools after the BeatsExpectations adjustment. Predicted proficiency for the school's FRL share is roughly 43.0%; actual is 72.7%, +29.7 points clear of the demographic baseline.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Warrick County) reports that the typical household earns roughly $89,844 per year, 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. Across Warrick County's 19 public schools (combined enrollment of about 9,858 students), Sharon Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Newburgh Elementary School, around 1.3 miles off. Within five miles, there are 7 other public schools. Among the 7 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Sharon Elementary School ranks 1st on composite proficiency, above the local average of 58.2%.

The school occupies a suburban site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Sharon Elementary School has stayed largely flat, going from 730 students in 2018 to 724 in 2025. Over the same period, the Black share ticked up from 3% to 7%. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 20.7:1 in 2018 to 18.1:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Sharon Elementary School community share and discuss classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.