Serving 633 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 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sherrills Ford Elementary School's student population of 633 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
633 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1905
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 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#271 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)79%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
11%
22%
Black
6%
24%
White
73%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Catawba County Schools
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?
633 students attend Sherrills Ford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Sherrills Ford Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sherrills Ford Elementary School?
Sherrills Ford Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sherrills Ford Elementary School part of?
Sherrills Ford Elementary School is part of Catawba County Schools.
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