Serving 448 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sharpsville Area Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sharpsville Area Elementary School's student population of 448 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
448 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Sharpsville Area Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sharpsville Area Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1114 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
57%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%

Hispanic
4%
15%

Black
4%
14%

White
84%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
60%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sharpsville Area Elementary School's ranking?
Sharpsville Area Elementary School is ranked #1114 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Sharpsville Area Elementary School often compared to?
Sharpsville Area Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Artman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Sharpsville Area Elementary School?
448 students attend Sharpsville Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sharpsville Area Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sharpsville Area Elementary School?
Sharpsville Area Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sharpsville Area Elementary School offer ?
Sharpsville Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sharpsville Area Elementary School part of?
Sharpsville Area Elementary School is part of Sharpsville Area School District.
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