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Sharon Elementary School (Closed 2009)

4356 Sharon Road
Laurel, MS 39443
Sharon Elementary School serves 263 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
263 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
26%
47%
White
74%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sharon Elementary School?
263 students attend Sharon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Sharon Elementary School students are White, and 26% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sharon Elementary School?
Sharon Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sharon Elementary School offer ?
Sharon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sharon Elementary School part of?
Sharon Elementary School is part of Jones County School District.

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