Sharon Elementary is a highly rated public school serving more than 700 students in grades K-5 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 87% of the school's students are at least proficient in math and 92% in reading.
Students in first through fifth grades have just one teacher per classroom who teaches all subjects to their class. This makes it possible for teachers to focus on each topic in depth. For example, a fifth grade teacher covers math, science, and social studies to a group of 20 students every day for 40 minutes for each subject for the entire academic year.
Sharon Elementary has a long history of educating some of the most notable figures in society. Evangelist Billy Graham and former Charlotte Mayor Richard Vinroot are just two of the school's successful alumni.
Sharon Elementary
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
4330 Foxcroft Rd,
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
School Details
Head of School
Ms Catherine A. Phelan
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
85%
Reading Proficiency
75%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
A
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
85%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.8%
GreatSchools Rating
10
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
89.5%
State Average
54.6%
Science
83.6%
State Average
68%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
287:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
White
73.1%
Black
11%
Hispanic
7.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.4%
Two or more races
3.9%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/6/2020
The school needs an overhaul. The grounds are not well maintained. The buildings are tired and not well maintained. The classrooms are overcrowded and the carpool situation is a mess.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/15/2025
We’ve been at Sharon for three years now and have had a wonderful experience. There is so much parent involvement at this school and the PTA is very strong. Both of my kids are thriving and we’ve been pleased with the teachers and admin staff.
9/15/2025
Our experience with this school and its staff has been devastating. Our child, who started first grade as a sweet, kind, and joyful kid, was quickly overwhelmed by the environment created by this school. Over time, we barely recognized him. He became constantly sad, blamed himself for everything, an...
11/12/2021
I live in the neighborhood and the school’s children arriving and departing always seem happy and when I’ve encountered them, they are very polite.The neighbors, myself included, wish they would turn down the PA system. It is jarringly loud and it gives out all the busboarding info and other meeting...
7/28/2019
We love Sharon school. Been a Sharon parent for 6 years now and some years were better than others but overall the school and staff are great. You can tell that everyone works hard to do their job at this school including the custodial staff.
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List Price Range
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Homes For Sale
14
Average Home Value
$1,791,058
Median Lot Size
25,700 Sq Ft
% Renters
57%
Average Household Income
$169,101
% of College Grads
81.5%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
4,281 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
61.9%
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Sharon Elementary is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Charlotte, NC and is served by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 756 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 85% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 75% are proficient in reading. Sharon Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,791,058. Discover additional schools in the area, like Adventist Christian Academy, Christ Church Kindergarten, and more. Learn more about what Charlotte has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sharon Elementary.