Sharp Creek Elementary School

Q: Is Sharp Creek Elementary School a good school?

Sharp Creek Elementary School ranks 785 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sharp Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Carrollton, Georgia, part of the Carroll County School District, which is ranked 60 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. With 554 students enrolled, Sharp Creek Elementary stands out as an underperforming school within the district.

Despite spending more per student ($9,852 in 2018-2019) compared to other Carroll County elementary schools, Sharp Creek consistently underperforms on standardized tests, with only 17.1% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA in 2023-2024, compared to 44.3% in the county and 38.4% statewide. The school also has very high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 77.93% to 80.69% over the past few years, significantly higher than nearby schools. Additionally, Sharp Creek's student-teacher ratio of 12.9 in 2022-2023 is lower than other Carroll County elementary schools, which range from 13.6 to 17.1 students per teacher.

The other Carroll County elementary schools, such as Central, Mount Zion, Providence, and Ithica, significantly outperform Sharp Creek on test scores, with proficiency rates that are 20-50 percentage points higher. These schools also have lower free/reduced lunch rates and higher state rankings. Understanding the factors contributing to Sharp Creek's underperformance and developing targeted interventions could be crucial for improving outcomes for the students at this school.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

115 Old Muse Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116

(770) 214-8848

District: Carroll County

SchoolDigger Rank:
785^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,852

Students who attend Sharp Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Temple Middle School
High:	Temple High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 561

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.1%

African American:

22.6%

Hispanic:

19.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sharp Creek Elementary School ranks worse than 62.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks last among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Carroll County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.03. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Sharp Creek Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.1%), African American (22.6%), Hispanic (19.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Carroll County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sharp Creek Elementary School is 11.9, which is the lowest among 12 elementary schools in the Carroll County School District! (See more...)

Compare Sharp Creek Elementary School employs 47.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sharp Creek Elementary School is $9,852, which is the 4^th highest among 12 elementary schools in the Carroll County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sharp Creek Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Carroll County:

SchoolDigger ranks Carroll County 60^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sharp Creek Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	27.80	893^rd	1101	18.9%
2007	29.55	884^th	1125	21.4%
2008	33.03	857^th	1134	24.4%
2009	27.22	925^th	1133	18.4%
2010	52.51	669^th	1183	43.4%
2011	50.01	714^th	1212	41.1%
2012	63.22	515^th	1201	57.1%
2013	60.12	596^th	1225	51.3%
2014	43.94	831^st	1231	32.5%
2015	41.57	695^th	1240	44.0%
2016	44.87	640^th	1233	48.1%
2017	49.28	560^th	1205	53.5%
2018	48.82	574^th	1209	52.5%
2019	63.86	403^rd	1234	67.3%
2021	49.56	564^th	1214	53.5%
2022	55.57	501^st	1244	59.7%
2023	39.18	702^nd	1242	43.5%
2024	34.03	785^th	1248	37.1%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

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50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, February 22, 2016

The new administration is changing Sharp Creek. The teachers seem to feel appreciated and the kids are rewarded for good behavior. The students get recognized for doing well on their work. As a parent I also appreciate that those not doing the right thing are held accountable for their choices. It was hard getting adjusted to the new procedures, but it has been good changes. I do wish the school had a good PTO, but I don't know anyone that wants to do it, and working full time being a single mom, I can't (so I have no room to complain if I can't be a part of it). I am glad my child has a few more years at Sharp Creek because I'm excited to see the continued improvements. The new principal and assistant principal even try to know the names of all the students, which has got to be hard! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Sharp Creek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	414	166	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	585
2001	452	194	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	652
2002	464	219	4	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	701
2003	464	219	4	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	701
2004	531	246	5	21	2	n/a	n/a	0	805
2005	507	229	2	24	2	n/a	n/a	49	813
2006	516	206	2	27	0	n/a	n/a	50	801
2007	448	177	7	32	1	n/a	n/a	48	713
2008	433	183	4	38	1	n/a	n/a	56	715
2009	431	186	4	44	1	n/a	n/a	51	717
2010	381	156	2	55	1	1	40	0	636
2011	358	160	1	61	2	0	32	0	614
2012	375	139	1	70	5	0	32	0	622
2013	346	123	0	72	2	0	32	0	575
2014	365	136	0	73	2	0	35	0	611
2015	332	139	0	65	5	1	34	0	576
2016	316	130	0	71	6	0	42	0	565
2017	321	116	0	85	6	0	37	0	565
2018	330	122	0	79	5	0	53	0	589
2019	319	123	0	89	3	0	52	0	586
2020	312	124	0	76	2	0	39	0	553
2021	277	126	0	70	1	1	37	0	512
2022	264	132	2	91	2	0	42	0	533
2023	275	121	3	106	2	0	47	0	554
2024	270	127	3	111	0	1	49	0	561

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sharp Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	585	36.6	16.0	50.1
2001	652	31.8	20.5	49.2
2002	701	44.0	15.9	53.4
2003	701	44.0	15.9	53.4
2004	805	44.8	18.0	56
2005	813	53.3	15.3	61.8
2006	801	54.8	14.6	68.8
2007	713	51.6	13.8	69.3
2008	715	48.3	14.8	78.9
2009	717	48.5	14.8	79
2010	636	43.2	14.7	75.6
2011	614	37.7	16.2	77.7
2012	622	37.0	16.8	76.8
2013	575	37.5	15.3	77.9
2014	611	38.0	16.0	79.9
2015	576	38.0	15.1	78.5
2016	565	36.0	15.6	78.8
2017	565	37.8	14.9	78.2
2018	589	38.0	15.5	76.7
2019	586	41.7	14.0	76.8
2020	553	40.5	13.6	79.6
2021	512	41.2	12.4	77.9
2022	533	42.0	12.6	n/a
2023	554	42.7	12.9	80.7
2024	561	47.1	11.9	99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sharp Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	585	36.6	16.0	50.1
2001	652	31.8	20.5	49.2
2002	701	44.0	15.9	53.4
2003	701	44.0	15.9	53.4
2004	805	44.8	18.0	56
2005	813	53.3	15.3	61.8
2006	801	54.8	14.6	68.8
2007	713	51.6	13.8	69.3
2008	715	48.3	14.8	78.9
2009	717	48.5	14.8	79
2010	636	43.2	14.7	75.6
2011	614	37.7	16.2	77.7
2012	622	37.0	16.8	76.8
2013	575	37.5	15.3	77.9
2014	611	38.0	16.0	79.9
2015	576	38.0	15.1	78.5
2016	565	36.0	15.6	78.8
2017	565	37.8	14.9	78.2
2018	589	38.0	15.5	76.7
2019	586	41.7	14.0	76.8
2020	553	40.5	13.6	79.6
2021	512	41.2	12.4	77.9
2022	533	42.0	12.6	n/a
2023	554	42.7	12.9	80.7
2024	561	47.1	11.9	99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sharp Creek Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$645 (7.4%)	$8,026 (92.6%)	$8,672
2018	$897 (9.9%)	$8,143 (90.1%)	$9,040
2019	$830 (8.4%)	$9,022 (91.6%)	$9,852

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sharp Creek Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 403^rd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 702^nd of 1242 Elementary schools	23.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sharp Creek Elementary School)	34.1	23	11.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carroll County)	46.4	39.7	6.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sharp Creek Elementary School)	52.3	39.2	13.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carroll County)	61.4	55.4	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sharp Creek Elementary School)	40.4	23.9	16.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Carroll County)	50.6	37.3	13.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sharp Creek Elementary School)	51.5	49.3	2.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carroll County)	55.4	57	1.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sharp Creek Elementary School)	56.6	35.9	20.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Carroll County)	50.2	47.6	2.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sharp Creek Elementary School)	51.5	23.4	28.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carroll County)	50.3	48.4	1.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Sharp Creek Elementary School)	55.6	32.8	22.8%
5th Grade Science (Carroll County)	57.6	54.2	3.4%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	586	554	5.5%
African American	123	121	1.6%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	89	106	19.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	319	275	13.8%
Two or More Races	52	47	9.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76.8%	80.7%	3.9%

Schools Near Sharp Creek Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sharp Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	115 Old Muse Rd	Carrollton	30116	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 214-8848	561	47	11.9	99.5%	270 (48.1%)	127 (22.6%)	111 (19.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (8.7%)	34	785^th of 1248 public elementary schools	37.1%		39.2	702^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	43.5%	83	17.1	20.0	31.5	37.1	40.0	43.2	33.8	$9,852	$831	$9,022
Sand Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	45 Sandhill School Rd	Carrollton	30116	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 832-8541	722	45	16.0	71.6%	438 (60.7%)	113 (15.7%)	111 (15.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (7.8%)	62.7	428^th of 1248 public elementary schools	65.7%		62.9	421^st of 1242 public elementary schools	66.1%	7	34.7	43.9	38.1	64.4	66.7	43.4	43.4	$9,206	$653	$8,553
Bremen 4th & 5th Grade Academy	Public	4-5	2440 Crosstown Pkwy	Bremen	30110	Haralson County	Bremen City	No	No	No	No	(770) 537-4874	318	23	13.8	34.6%	278 (87.4%)	18 (5.7%)	8 (2.5%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	95.1	64^th of 1248 public elementary schools	94.9%		96	54^th of 1242 public elementary schools	95.7%	10		64.4	78.3		79.2	76.9	70.0	$8,801	$62	$8,739
Carrollton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	401 Ben Scott Blvd	Carrollton	30117	Carroll County	Carrollton City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 832-2120	1,866	115	16.2	66.3%	636 (34.1%)	606 (32.5%)	449 (24.1%)	32 (1.7%)	10 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	133 (7.1%)								(n/a)	35.7			47.8				$9,753	$1,133	$8,620
Ithica Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	75 Whitworth Rd	Villa Rica	30180	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 840-5101	781	54	14.4	65.2%	390 (49.9%)	209 (26.8%)	106 (13.6%)	8 (1.0%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (8.1%)	76.9	266^th of 1248 public elementary schools	78.7%		81	217^th of 1242 public elementary schools	82.5%	49	46.5	43.4	58.1	60.6	62.3	62.4	54.7	$8,663	$577	$8,085
Temple Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	95 Otis St	Temple	30179	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 562-3076	662	42	15.6	83.7%	355 (53.6%)	180 (27.2%)	75 (11.3%)	11 (1.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.7%)	58.9	464^th of 1248 public elementary schools	62.8%		64.1	408^th of 1242 public elementary schools	67.1%	56	42.3	24.5	54.0	50.5	38.7	48.4	53.2	$8,888	$671	$8,217
Carrollton Upper Elementary	Public	4-5	510 Ben Scott Blvd	Carrollton	30117	Carroll County	Carrollton City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 830-0997	745	53	14.1	68.6%	259 (34.8%)	214 (28.7%)	206 (27.7%)	14 (1.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (6.6%)	59.7	454^th of 1248 public elementary schools	63.6%		64.7	402^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	67.6%	52		33.2	46.1		56.6	47.1	46.4	$8,284	$1,102	$7,182
Mount Zion Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	260 Eureka Church Rd	Carrollton	30117	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 832-8588	705	45	15.6	82.8%	479 (67.9%)	52 (7.4%)	117 (16.6%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (7.2%)	54.9	505^th of 1248 public elementary schools	59.5%		52.5	528^th of 1242 public elementary schools	57.5%	23	44.8	26.0	37.5	56.7	47.0	47.4	41.1	$8,200	$693	$7,506
Providence Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	287 Rainey Rd	Temple	30179	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 562-3076	519	34	15.0	70.3%	405 (78.0%)	50 (9.6%)	34 (6.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.4%)	80.9	222^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	82.2%		74.6	284^th of 1242 public elementary schools	77.1%	62	60.0	39.6	59.7	72.9	62.5	54.5	67.5	$8,787	$607	$8,179
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	175 Primary School Rd	Carrollton	30116	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 832-6466	989	72	13.6	75.4%	673 (68.0%)	91 (9.2%)	154 (15.6%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (6.4%)	90.3	132^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	89.4%		90.1	132^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	89.4%		50.0	57.8	72.4	68.8	79.3	75.2	72.2	$10,244	$899	$9,345

Frequently Asked Questions about Sharp Creek Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Sharp Creek Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sharp Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Temple Middle School
High : Temple High School

Is Sharp Creek Elementary School a good school?

Sharp Creek Elementary School ranks 785^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Sharp Creek Elementary School in?

Carroll County

What is the racial makeup of Sharp Creek Elementary School?

Students at Sharp Creek Elementary School are 48% White, 23% African American, 20% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

How many students attend Sharp Creek Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 561 students attended Sharp Creek Elementary School.

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