Serving 146 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sheridan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sheridan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sheridan Elementary School's student population of 146 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
146 students
![This chart display total students of Sheridan Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display total students of Sheridan Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/25000/25086/sheridan-elementary-school-chart-f8aTSn.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Sheridan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheridan Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2177 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart display the overall school rank of Sheridan Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the overall school rank of Sheridan Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/25000/25086/sheridan-elementary-school-chart-btx7SPg.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
28%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sheridan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sheridan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/25000/25086/sheridan-elementary-school-chart-br6Sp8H.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
14%
27%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Sheridan Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Sheridan Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/25000/25086/sheridan-elementary-school-chart-bg0Q1Of.png)
Black
n/a
17%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in Sheridan Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in Sheridan Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/25000/25086/sheridan-elementary-school-chart-EGLW0h.png)
White
84%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sheridan Elementary School. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sheridan Elementary School.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/25000/25086/sheridan-elementary-school-chart-jpwk2s.png)
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/25000/25086/sheridan-elementary-school-chart-br6SpAS.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Sheridan Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Sheridan Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/25000/25086/sheridan-elementary-school-chart-bxeTj2V.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheridan Elementary School's ranking?
Sheridan Elementary School is ranked #2177 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Sheridan Elementary School?
146 students attend Sheridan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sheridan Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheridan Elementary School?
Sheridan Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sheridan Elementary School offer ?
Sheridan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Sheridan Elementary School part of?
Sheridan Elementary School is part of Serena CUSD 2 School District.
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