Sherrills Ford Elementary School

8103 Sherrills Ford Road
Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 517 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sherrills Ford Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sherrills Ford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Sherrills Ford Elementary School's student population of 517 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
517 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Sherrills Ford Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherrills Ford Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#271 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sherrills Ford Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sherrills Ford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sherrills Ford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sherrills Ford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sherrills Ford Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
7%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sherrills Ford Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sherrills Ford Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
86%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sherrills Ford Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sherrills Ford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Sherrills Ford Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sherrills Ford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sherrills Ford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sherrills Ford Elementary School's ranking?
Sherrills Ford Elementary School is ranked #271 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Sherrills Ford Elementary School often compared to?
Sherrills Ford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Balls Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Sherrills Ford Elementary School?
517 students attend Sherrills Ford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sherrills Ford Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherrills Ford Elementary School?
Sherrills Ford Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sherrills Ford Elementary School offer ?
Sherrills Ford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sherrills Ford Elementary School part of?
Sherrills Ford Elementary School is part of Catawba County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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