Very Good
#470 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 18% in state
Sherrills Ford Elementary
Elementary School · Catawba County Schools · Sherrills Ford, NC
A Catawba County Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
8103 Sherrills Ford Road, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
- Math 74% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sherrills Ford Elementary score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 67% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sherrills Ford Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,036
Median home value
$447,200
Median rent
$1,157/mo
College educated
42.5%
Homeownership
88.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28673; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Catawba County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balls Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 698 | Compare → |
| Clyde Campbell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 501 | Compare → |
| Maiden ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–6 | Not available | 538 | Compare → |
| Mountain View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–6 | Not available | 713 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Catawba County Schools
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #2 of 27
- District spending per student
- $11,487NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sherrills Ford Elementary is listed in Catawba County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sherrills Ford Elementary
Sherrills Ford Elementary is a public elementary school in Sherrills Ford, NC, part of Catawba County Schools, serving approximately 578 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #470 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sherrills Ford Elementary
What grades does Sherrills Ford Elementary serve?
Sherrills Ford Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Sherrills Ford Elementary?
Sherrills Ford Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 578 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherrills Ford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherrills Ford Elementary is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sherrills Ford Elementary rank in NC?
Sherrills Ford Elementary ranks #470 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Sherrills Ford Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sherrills Ford Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sherrills Ford Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherrills Ford Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sherrills Ford Elementary a charter school?
No, Sherrills Ford Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sherrills Ford Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sherrills Ford Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sherrills Ford Elementary?
37.9% of students at Sherrills Ford Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 578
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Catawba County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (828) 478-2662
- Area population (ZIP 28673)
- 6,339
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 54.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28673; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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