Serving 660 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sharon Shannon Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sharon Shannon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sharon Shannon Elementary School's student population of 660 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
660 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Sharon Shannon Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sharon Shannon Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#982 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
28%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
52%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sharon Shannon Elementary School's ranking?
Sharon Shannon Elementary School is ranked #982 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sharon Shannon Elementary School often compared to?
Sharon Shannon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lupe Garcia Elementary School, Ouida Springer, Linda Lyon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sharon Shannon Elementary School?
660 students attend Sharon Shannon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sharon Shannon Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sharon Shannon Elementary School?
Sharon Shannon Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sharon Shannon Elementary School offer ?
Sharon Shannon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sharon Shannon Elementary School part of?
Sharon Shannon Elementary School is part of Rockwall Independent School District.
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