Sharpe Elementary School serves 162 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
162 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
10%
14%
White
72%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sharpe Elementary School?
162 students attend Sharpe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Sharpe Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sharpe Elementary School?
Sharpe Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sharpe Elementary School offer ?
Sharpe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sharpe Elementary School part of?
Sharpe Elementary School is part of Chambersburg Area School District.
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